Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding the Catabolic Oxidation of 1

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding the catabolic oxidation of 1 mol of palmitate?

• A) 8 mol of acetyl-CoA are formed.
• B) AMP and 2 P_i are formed in the cytosol.
• C) The oxidation reactions occur in the mitochondria.
• D) 8 mol of H₂O are required.
• E) Carnitine is required for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix.

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