Question

Lipolysis of __________ in adipocytes produces fatty acids and glycerol, which are transported to other tissues for B-oxidation or to the liver for glycolysis.

a) Cholesterol
b) Phosphatidic acid
c) Triacylglycerides
d) Glycerol
e) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is : c) Triacylglycerides

Step-by-step explanation:

The body stores fat in the adipose tissues. In these adipose tissues, the triglycerides or the triacylglycerides, are stored in the cytoplasmic lipid droplets.

During exercise or fasting, to mobilize the stored energy, the lipid triglycerides present in the fat adipocytes, are hydrolyzed into fatty acids and glycerol. This catabolic process is known as lipolysis.