How Many Rounds of β Oxidation Would Be Required for a 16-Carbon

question 21

Multiple Choice

How many rounds of β oxidation would be required for a 16-carbon fatty acyl chain to be degraded to acetyl CoA?

• A) 16
• B) 8
• C) 7
• D) 15
• E) None of the above.

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