Which Statement Concerning The $\beta$ Oxidation of Fatty Acids Is TRUE?
A) About 1200 ATP

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the $\beta$ oxidation of fatty acids is TRUE?

• A) About 1200 ATP molecules are ultimately produced per 20-carbon fatty acid oxidized.
• B) One FADH₂ and two NADH are produced for each acetyl-CoA.
• C) The free fatty acid must be carboxylated in the \(\beta\) position by a biotin-dependent reaction before the process of \(\beta\) oxidation commences.
• D) The free fatty acid must be converted to a thioester before the process of \(\beta\) oxidation commences.
• E) Two NADH are produced for each acetyl-CoA.

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