During triglyceride metabolism, what is the fate of the glycerol backbone?
a. it may enter the metabolic pathway as acetyl-CoA
b. it may be used to produce a small amount of glucose
c. it may be converted into an unsaturated fatty acid.
d. it may be used to produce bile
Ans: b. it may be used to produce a small amount of glucose
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