Why does the body prefer to use glycolysis to produce energy instead of b oxidation of fats?

Question

...even though b oxidation produces more energy?

Answer 1

fats are for long-term energy saved for later uses while glycosis is instant energy and that is what the body needs to work efficiently at once. Glycolysis may provide less energy but there are a lot of glucose to by harnessed into energy

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