Which of the Following Is True About the Oxidation Steps

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the oxidation steps in β -oxidation of fatty acids?

• A) NAD⁺ is the cosubstrate when the oxidation creates a double bond
• B) FAD is the cosubstrate when the oxidation produces a carbonyl group
• C) FAD is the cosubstrate when the oxidation creates a double bond
• D) either NAD⁺ or FAD can be used to create a double bond
• E) none of these

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