what must happen to fatty acid before organism can use the energy stored in them?

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what must happen to fatty acid before organism can use the energy stored in them?

2007-02-10 01:55:32 · 3 answers · asked by >() 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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It must be removed from the glycerol backbone, emulsified by bile, absorbed through the intestinal lining with the help of lipase, then pass into circulation. At this point, it can enter into cellular respiration to form pyruvate and then be further changed to produce energy (ATP).

2007-02-10 02:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by Niotulove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It must be digested and then stored as starch in the organism. This means it can thenbe used in form of engery, to allow the organism to function.

2007-02-10 09:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by tfoster14uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

fatty acid must be emulsified...

2007-02-10 09:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by myl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋