What Happens to the Acetyl Groups Produced During Beta-Oxidation of Fat

question 114

Multiple Choice

What happens to the acetyl groups produced during beta-oxidation of fat?

• A)They directly enter the electron transport chain.
• B)They directly enter the energy-yielding stages of glycolysis.
• C)They are decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase.
• D)They directly enter the citric acid cycle.
• E)They are broken down in the cytoplasm.

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