If cells cannot utilize glucose for energy, the body will break down fat, which produces acidic molecules called
A) lipids.
B) ketones.
C) proteins.
D) glycogen.

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When cells cannot utilize glucose for energy, the body will break down fat, which produces acidic molecules called ketones. Lipids and glycogen are storage molecules for energy, and proteins are broken down for energy in extreme circumstances, but they do not produce ketones.

If Cells Cannot Utilize Glucose for Energy, the Body Will