How Many More Enzymes Does the Oxidation of a Polyunsaturated

question 24

Multiple Choice

How many more enzymes does the oxidation of a polyunsaturated fat such as linoleoyl-CoA (18:2) require than the oxidation of stearoyl-CoA (18:0) ?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3

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