The Processing of One Molecule of Stearic Acid (18 Carbons)

question 98

Multiple Choice

The processing of one molecule of stearic acid (18 carbons) by β -oxidation

• A) requires 8 cycles of β -oxidation and produces 9 molecules of acetyl-CoA.
• B) requires 8 cycles of β -oxidation and produces 8 molecules of acetyl-CoA.
• C) requires 9 cycles of β -oxidation and produces 8 molecules of acetyl-CoA.
• D) requires 9 cycles of β -oxidation and produces 9 molecules of acetyl-CoA.

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