Fatty Acids Typically Have an Even Number of Carbons

question 13

Multiple Choice

Fatty acids typically have an even number of carbons.They are catabolized by a process called beta-oxidation.The end-products of the metabolic pathway are acetyl groups of acetyl CoA molecules.What is the most likely fate of the acetyl groups?

• A)They directly enter the electron transport chain.
• B)They directly enter the energy-yielding stages of glycolysis.
• C)They are directly decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase.
• D)They directly enter the Krebs cycle.

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