In synthesis reactions, fats for energy storage are synthesized from:
A)amino acids
B)pentose sugars
C)fatty acids and glycerol
D)cholesterol

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Fats are synthesized from fatty acids and glycerol through a process called esterification. Amino acids are used to synthesize proteins, pentose sugars are used in nucleic acid metabolism, and cholesterol is a component of cell membranes and is not directly involved in energy storage.

In Synthesis Reactions, Fats for Energy Storage Are Synthesized From