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Under metabolic conditions associated with a high rate of fatty acid oxidation liver produces________________?

Correct answer: B. Acetoacetate

  • A. Glutamate
  • B. Acetoacetate
  • C. Cholesterol
  • D. Glycine

Explanation

When fatty acid oxidation is high, liver acetyl-CoA accumulates and is diverted into ketogenesis, producing acetoacetate. Cholesterol synthesis is not the characteristic product of fasting fatty acid oxidation.

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