The process of breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol is called
A)beta oxidation.
B)glycogenolysis.
C)lipolysis.
D)lipogenesis.

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Lipolysis is the process of breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol. Beta oxidation is the process of breaking down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA for energy production, while glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose for energy production. Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing new fatty acids from excess carbohydrates or proteins.

The Process of Breaking Down Triglycerides into Free Fatty Acids