Triacylglycerol stored in adipose tissue is used by the liver and other tissues for:

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Triacylglycerol stored in adipose tissue can be used for a variety of purposes. The glycerol component can be converted to pyruvate and/or glucose in the liver for energy production. The fatty acid components can be converted to acetyl CoA and ketone bodies during periods of fasting or starvation for use by the brain. The fatty acids can also be oxidized to produce ATP via the citric acid cycle in muscle tissue. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Triacylglycerol Stored in Adipose Tissue Is Used by the Liver