During digestion, proteins are converted to ___(i)_ and fats are converted to _(ii)___.

(i) glucose, (ii) fatty acids

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(i) amino acids, (ii) glycogen

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(i) amino acids, (ii) fatty acids

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(i) fatty acids, (ii) amino acids

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The correct option is C (i) amino acids, (ii) fatty acids
Digestion is breaking down of complex substances into simple substances. During digestion complex substances like proteins, carbohydrates and fats are broken down to amino acids, glucose and fatty acids respectively. These are the different substrates that can enter glycolysis for energy production.

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