If the Bicarbonate Used in Malonyl-CoA Synthesis Were Labeled with ¹⁴C

question 52

Multiple Choice

If the bicarbonate used in malonyl-CoA synthesis were labeled with ¹⁴C in the biosynthesis of palmitate, where would the label be found in the reaction products?

• A) CO₂
• B) C − 16 of palmitate
• C) C − 1 of palmitate
• D) evenly distributed in palmitate

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