When needed for a source of energy,fatty acids are broken down into:
A)pyruvate.
B)acetyl CoA.
C)glucose.
D)chylomicrons.

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Fatty acids are broken down through beta-oxidation into two-carbon units which combine with CoA to form acetyl CoA. This acetyl CoA can then enter the citric acid cycle for energy production. Pyruvate is the end product of glycolysis, the breakdown of glucose. Glucose can also be converted into fatty acids, but the reverse is not true. Chylomicrons are lipoprotein particles that transport dietary fat from the small intestines to other parts of the body.

When Needed for a Source of Energy,fatty Acids Are Broken