The synthesis of fatty acids is known as ________.
A)lipogenesis
B)glycogenesis
C)beta-oxidation
D)lipolysis

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Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and occurs mainly in the liver, adipose tissue, and lactating mammary glands. Glycogenesis is the process of synthesizing glycogen from glucose and occurs mainly in the liver and muscle cells. Beta-oxidation is the process of breaking down fatty acids for energy, while lipolysis is the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. Therefore, the correct answer is A) lipogenesis.

The Synthesis of Fatty Acids Is Known as ________