The Addition of Two-Carbon Units to a Growing Fatty Acid

question 30

Multiple Choice

The addition of two-carbon units to a growing fatty acid chain is directly driven by

• A) reduction of NADP⁺
• B) oxidation of NADPH
• C) decarboxylation of malonyl-CoA
• D) hydrolysis of ATP

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Definitions:

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), notable for its pungent smell and use as a nitrogen source in fertilizers.

3-Methylpentanoic Acid

An organic compound with the formula C6H12O2, known for its role in the flavoring of various foods and in perfumery.

Aqueous Extraction

A process of separating compounds based on their solubility in water, often used in the isolation and purification of substances from mixtures.

Mass Spectrum

A plot or representation showing the distribution of ionized species according to their mass-to-charge ratio, used to determine the molecular weight and structure of compounds.