For the Complete Oxidation of a Saturated Fatty Acid with 16

question 20

Multiple Choice

For the complete oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbons, how many times must the β-oxidation cycle be repeated?

• A) 4
• B) 7
• C) 8
• D) 6
• E) 16

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