Why Do Most Fatty Acids Contain an Even Number of Carbon

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why do most fatty acids contain an even number of carbon atoms?

• A) The priming reaction involves condensation of the C2-unit molecule acetyl-CoA with ACP.
• B) A C3-intermediate (malonyl-CoA) is decarboxylated during chain elongation.
• C) Fatty acid biosynthesis incorporates succinyl-CoA C4-units.
• D) A and B are correct.
• E) None of the above.

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