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Hepatocytes (liver cells) and adipocytes (fat cells) have very different functions related to triacylglycerol molecules. Which cell is responsible for breaking down triacylglycerol molecules and releasing free fatty acids into the bloodstream?Group of answer choicesHepatocytesAdipocytes

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Hepatocytes (liver cells) and adipocytes (fat cells) have very different functions related to triacylglycerol molecules. Which cell is responsible for breaking down triacylglycerol molecules and releasing free fatty acids into the bloodstream?Group of answer choicesHepatocytesAdipocytes

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Adipocytes are responsible for breaking down triacylglycerol molecules and releasing free fatty acids into the bloodstream.

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