Beta-Oxidation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Beta-oxidation

• A) occurs in the mitochondria and is a series of reactions that break down fatty acids.
• B) breaks down proteins into two-carbon fragments that can be metabolized by the citric acid cycle.
• C) yields large amounts of ATP, while requiring coenzyme A, NAD, and FAD.
• D) occurs during glycolysis and generates NAD and FAD molecules.
• E) is the final step of the citric acid cycle where hydrogen ions enter the electrons transport system.

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