The Following Are Key Steps in Fatty Acid Metabolism

question 54

Multiple Choice

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

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

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