Which molecule is produced as a byproduct of fatty acid oxidation?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecule is produced as a byproduct of fatty acid oxidation?
  1. Lactate
  2. Acetyl-CoA
  3. Glucose
  4. Glycerol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecule is produced as a byproduct of fatty acid oxidation?
  • Step 1: Understand that fatty acid oxidation is a process where fatty acids are broken down for energy.
  • Step 2: Recognize that during this process, the fatty acids are converted into smaller molecules.
  • Step 3: Identify that one of the main products of this breakdown is a molecule called Acetyl-CoA.
  • Step 4: Learn that Acetyl-CoA can then enter another process called the citric acid cycle, which helps produce energy for the body.
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