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Why Is Fatty Acid Catabolism Called β-Oxidation

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Why is fatty acid catabolism called β-oxidation?


A) Half of the reactions involve oxidation of the third carbon atom in the fatty acid chain.
B) Half of the reactions involve oxidation of the second carbon atom in the fatty acid chain.
C) Half of the reactions involve oxidation of the first carbon atom in the fatty acid chain.
D) It is the second biochemical pathway in fatty acid catabolism.
E) It is the penultimate pathway in fatty acid catabolism.

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