Metabolism of fatty acids that results in the accumulation of acetyl CoA can lead to a buildup of
A) ketones.
B) ATP.
C) glycerol.
D) amino acids.
E) lactate.

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The metabolism of fatty acids, especially during periods of low carbohydrate availability, leads to the accumulation of acetyl CoA. When the citric acid cycle cannot process all the acetyl CoA, it is diverted to produce ketone bodies, hence leading to a buildup of ketones.

Metabolism of Fatty Acids That Results in the Accumulation of Acetyl