Fatty Acids Typically Have an Even Number of Carbons

question 1

Multiple Choice

Fatty acids typically have an even number of carbons. They are catabolized by a process called beta- oxidation. The end- products of the metabolic pathway are acetyl groups of acetyl CoA molecules. What is the most likely fate of the acetyl groups?

• A) They directly enter the energy- yielding stages of glycolysis.
• B) They directly enter the electron transport chain.
• C) They are directly decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase.
• D) They directly enter the Krebs cycle.

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