The Elongation of Fatty Acids Is a Repetition of Three

question 71

Multiple Choice

The elongation of fatty acids is a repetition of three reactions adding carbons from ________ after each cycle until completion.

• A)malonyl CoA
• B)malonyl ACP
• C)acetyl CoA
• D)acetyl ACP

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