Question

multiple choice question
the specific term for the catabolism (breakdown) of fat (lipids) for fuel is ______.

○ glycogenolysis
○ lipogenesis
○ gluconeogenesis
○ lipolysis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Glycogenolysis: Breakdown of glycogen (not fat) to glucose. Eliminate.
• Lipogenesis: Synthesis (not breakdown) of lipids. Eliminate.
• Gluconeogenesis: Formation of glucose from non - carbohydrate sources (not specific to fat breakdown). Eliminate.
• Lipolysis: Defined as the breakdown of lipids (fats) for energy/fuel. This matches the question's description.

Answer:

D. lipolysis