Excess circulating quantities of which of the following nutrient molecules can ultimately be stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides?
A)fatty acids
B)glucose
C)amino acids
D)Both a and b
E)All of the above

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Excess fatty acids, glucose, and amino acids can all be converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue. Fatty acids are directly stored as triglycerides, glucose can be converted into fatty acids through lipogenesis, and amino acids can be converted into glucose or fatty acids before being stored.

Excess Circulating Quantities of Which of the Following Nutrient Molecules