A strategy that is employed in a variety of biochemical pathways involves investing energy early on and reaping a large energy payoff at the end. Which of the following statements demonstrates its application in fat catabolism?

The formation of glycerol occurs simultaneously with the conversion of ATP to AMP and pyrophosphate. This energy expenditure is recovered through lipogenesis.

The breakdown of fatty acids activates the conversion of AMP to ATP and pyrophosphate. This provides energy for the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols.

The formation of a fatty acyl-CoA occurs simultaneously with the conversion of ATP to AMP and pyrophosphate. This energy expenditure is recovered through the β oxidation of fatty acids.

The breakdown of triglycerides activates the conversion of AMP to ATP and pyrophosphate. This provides energy for the storage of fatty acids.