The Following Are Key Steps in Fatty Acid Metabolism

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following are key steps in fatty acid metabolism. What is the best description for the first step (A) ?

• A) oxidation
• B) hydration
• C) reverse-Claisen condensation
• D) selective reduction

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