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Under certain conditions, such as starvation, fatty acids can be used to form
 
 A. ketones, an alternative energy source for some tissues.
  B. amino acids so that protein synthesis can continue to occur.
  C. glucose so that the brain can function normally.

Question 2

Monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides are distinguished from one another by
 
 A. the number of fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone.
  B. the types of fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone.
  C. the length of the fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone.
  D. the saturation of the fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone.



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