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The process of synthesis of lipids by the human body is known as ___.


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Lipolysis

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Lipogenesis

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Lipogenolysis

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B

Lipogenesis


The process of synthesis of lipids in the human body is called lipogenesis. Lipo=lipids and genesis=to generate. Lipolysis and lipogenolysis are break down of lipids, that is breakdown of triglycerides to glycerol and fatty acids.

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