Beta-Oxidation

question 40

Multiple Choice

Beta-oxidation

• A) occurs in the mitochondria.
• B) is the process that breaks down fatty acids into two-carbon fragments that can be metabolized by the TCA cycle.
• C) yields large amounts of ATP, while requiring coenzyme A, NAD, and FAD.
• D) A and B only
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Mendeleev

A Russian chemist who created the periodic table, organizing chemical elements by their atomic mass and chemical properties.

Atomic Symbol

A one or two letter notation used to represent an element in the periodic table, derived from its name.

Aurum

The Latin term for gold, represented by the atomic symbol Au.

Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au (from Latin: aurum) and atomic number 79, known for its brightness, density, and resistance to corrosion.