The Purpose of Beta-Oxidation Is to ____

question 48

Multiple Choice

The purpose of beta-oxidation is to ____.

• A) ensure that oxidation-reduction reactions remain coupled
• B) stabilize unstable molecules in the mitochondria
• C) add oxygen molecules to the oxidative phosphorylation process as needed
• D) remove two-carbon segments from fatty acids and convert them to acetyl CoA
• Arrange the energy systems anaerobic glycolysis, creatine phosphate, oxidative phosphorylation of carbohydrate, and oxidative phosphorylation of fat in order from the slowest to the fastest based on the rate of ATP production:
• …).A…..B…..C…..D…..
• Slowest fastest

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