Which of the Following Statements About β-Oxidation of Fatty Acids

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about β-oxidation of fatty acids is CORRECT?

• A) Both dehydrogenation reactions produce a C=C double bond.
• B) Both dehydrogenation reactions use FAD as the electron acceptor.
• C) Thiolytic cleavage releases acetyl-CoA and a free fatty acid in the final step of the cycle.
• D) Fatty acids of any length are oxidized by exactly the same enzymes.
• E) All fatty acids must be activated to acyl-CoAs before entering the pathway.

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