The Purpose of Beta-Oxidation Is to ____

question 74

Multiple Choice

The purpose of beta-oxidation is to ____.

• A)ensure that oxidation-reduction reactions remain coupled
• B)stabilize unstable molecules in the mitochondria
• C)add oxygen molecules to the oxidative phosphorylation process as needed
• D)remove two-carbon segments from fatty acids and convert them to acetyl CoA

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