What is the process of breaking down triglycerides for the production of ATP called?
A)Lipid breakdown
B)Lipid degradation
C)Lipolysis
D)Lipogenesis

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The process of breaking down triglycerides for the production of ATP is called lipolysis. Therefore, choice C, Lipolysis is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they either do not accurately describe the process (A and B) or refer to a process of creating lipids rather than breaking them down (D).

What Is the Process of Breaking Down Triglycerides for the Production