What is the end product of complete fatty acid oxidation?

Practice Questions

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What is the end product of complete fatty acid oxidation?
  1. Glucose
  2. Acetyl-CoA
  3. Fatty acids
  4. Carbon dioxide and water

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the end product of complete fatty acid oxidation?
  • Step 1: Understand that fatty acids are broken down in the body for energy.
  • Step 2: Know that this process is called oxidation.
  • Step 3: Recognize that during complete oxidation, fatty acids are converted into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
  • Step 4: Remember that this process also produces ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the end products of complete fatty acid oxidation are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
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