Before fats can be metabolized in aerobic cellular respiration they must be converted to?

Answer 1

Fatty acids and glycerol.

Answer 2

Fats must be converted to fatty acids and glycerol before they can be metabolized in aerobic cellular respiration. This breakdown process occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell through a series of enzymatic reactions. Once converted, fatty acids can enter the mitochondria to undergo beta-oxidation and produce acetyl-CoA for the citric acid cycle.