The absorbed fatty acids are used in synthesizing fat in which of the following cells?

Liver cells

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Intestinal cells

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Cardiac cells

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Intestinal cells
The absorbed fatty acids are used in synthesizing fat in the intestinal cells. They are primarily stored as fat in the adipose cells. They have an important role in providing energy to the body in fasting.
So the correct answer 'Intestinal cells'.

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