How Many NAD⁺ Are Reduced in the Degradation of Palmitoyl-CoA

question 67

Multiple Choice

How many NAD⁺ are reduced in the degradation of palmitoyl-CoA to form eight molecules of acetyl-CoA?

• A) 1
• B) 7
• C) 8
• D) 14
• E) 16

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