The incomplete breakdown of fat that occurs when carbohydrates are not available produces:

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When carbohydrates are not available, the body switches to using fat as the primary energy source. However, the incomplete breakdown of fat leads to the production of ketone bodies due to the accumulation of acetyl-CoA. These ketone bodies can be used as an alternative energy source, but if produced in excess, they can lead to a condition called ketosis. Therefore, the correct option is C, which describes the breakdown product of fat in the absence of carbohydrates.

The Incomplete Breakdown of Fat That Occurs When Carbohydrates Are