The process of synthesis of lipids by the human body is known as ___.
A
Lipolysis
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B
Lipogenesis
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C
Lipogenolysis
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D
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.