When Is Propionyl-CoA Carboxylase Required for the Complete Oxidation of a Fatty

question 95

Multiple Choice

When is propionyl-CoA carboxylase required for the complete oxidation of a fatty acid?

• A) When it has an even number of carbons.
• B) When it has an odd number of carbons.
• C) When it is a monounsaturated fatty acid.
• D) When it is a polyunsaturated fatty acid.
• E) Never

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