Match the following:

A) lipogenesis
B) lipolysis
C) beta oxidation
D) ketogenesis

1) Synthesis of lipids from glucose or amino acids.
2) Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.
3) Conversion of fatty acids into acetyl groups.
4) Formation of ketone bodies.


1) A) lipogenesis
2) B) lipolysis
3) C) beta oxidation
4) D) ketogenesis

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