The Biosynthesis of Butanoic Acid Proceeds Via a Claisen Reaction

question 59

Multiple Choice

The biosynthesis of butanoic acid proceeds via a Claisen reaction of Acetyl-CoA. If the starting material is labeled at the methyl carbon atom, which atoms will be labeled in the product?

• A) I, II
• B) I, III
• C) II, III
• D) II, IV

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