The Complete Catabolism of Fatty Acids is Through the Process

Question

The complete catabolism of fatty acids is through the process called
A) lipogenesis.
B) glycolysis.
C) beta-oxidation.
D) glycogenolysis.
E) adipogenesis.

Accepted Answer

The complete catabolism of fatty acids occurs through the process of beta-oxidation, which breaks down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA molecules that can enter the Krebs cycle for energy production. Lipogenesis refers to the synthesis of fatty acids and does not involve catabolism. Glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate molecules, which can be converted into acetyl-CoA but is not specific to fatty acid catabolism. Glycogenolysis refers to the breakdown of glycogen into glucose for energy production. Adipogenesis refers to the formation of adipose tissue, which stores fatty acids but does not involve their catabolism.