If Palmitic Acid Is Labeled at Carbon 2 with ¹³C $\beta$

question 17

Multiple Choice

If palmitic acid is labeled at carbon 2 with ¹³C, which carbon will be labeled in acetyl-CoA after $\beta$ -oxidation?

• A) the methyl carbon
• B) the carbonyl carbon
• C) both carbons
• D) neither carbon

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