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the organ that oxidizes fatty acids, synthesizes lipoproteins, phospholipids, and cholesterol, and also converts portions of carbohydrate molecules into fats is the

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Explanation:

The liver is a vital organ with multiple metabolic functions. It oxidizes fatty acids (through beta - oxidation), synthesizes lipoproteins (like VLDL - very low - density lipoprotein), phospholipids, and cholesterol. It also has the ability to convert excess carbohydrates (after glycogen storage is full) into fats (a process called lipogenesis).

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liver