The Following Fatty Acid Undergoes Two Loops of the β-Oxidation

question 72

Multiple Choice

The following fatty acid undergoes two loops of the β-oxidation spiral. What is the value of n in the formula of the product shown below at this point?

• A) 13
• B) 12
• C) 10
• D) 8
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Sensory Tracts

Nerve pathways in the central nervous system that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Tegmentum

A region within the central nervous system, particularly in the brainstem, involved in various functions including motor control and sensory processing.

Cerebral Peduncles

Structures at the base of the brain, containing fibers that connect the cerebrum with other parts of the brain and the spinal cord.

Red Nucleus

A structure in the midbrain involved in motor coordination and bodily movement.