How Many Carbons Are Removed from a Fatty Acid Each

question 106

Multiple Choice

How many carbons are removed from a fatty acid each time the fatty acid goes through -oxidation?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Volcanic Cinders

Small, porous fragments of lava that solidify before hitting the ground, typically ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions and forming cinder cones.

Scoria Cone

A small, steep-sided volcanic cone built from highly vesicular basaltic lava fragments.

Shield Volcano

A type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides, formed by the eruption of highly fluid lava.

Composite Volcano

A type of volcano characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of alternating layers of lava and ash.