How Many Cycles of β -Oxidation Are Required to Convert

question 39

Multiple Choice

How many cycles of β -oxidation are required to convert stearic acid (18 carbons) to 9 acetyl-CoAs?

• A) 6
• B) 8
• C) 9
• D) 18
• E) none of these

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