Depletion of carbohydrate stores during exercise influences fat metabolism by
A) increasing the amount of muscle lactic acid production.
B) reducing the level of Krebs cycle intermediates.
C) increasing the rate of fat metabolism.
D) reducing the rate of protein metabolism.

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Depletion of carbohydrate stores reduces the level of Krebs cycle intermediates, which are necessary for the complete oxidation of fats, thus influencing fat metabolism.

Depletion of Carbohydrate Stores During Exercise Influences Fat Metabolism by