Beta oxidation results in the formation of ________.
A) pyruvate
B) acetyl CoA
C) carbon monoxide
D) oxaloacetate
E) ketone bodies

Name: Beta oxidation results in the formation of ________. A) pyruvate B) acetyl CoA C) carbon monoxide D) oxaloacetate E) ketone bodies
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Beta oxidation is the process by which fatty acids are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl CoA, which can then enter the citric acid cycle for energy production.

Beta Oxidation Results in the Formation of ________