In the activation of a fatty acid, energy from the hydrolysis of ATP is used to
A) cause a unit of acetyl CoA to separate from the fatty acid chain.
B) add a molecule of water across a double bond to give a hydroxyl group on the \beta carbon.
C) form a double bond in an oxidation reaction.
D) oxidize the hydroxyl group on the 
E) join the fatty acid to CoA.
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Q35: Each acetyl CoA produces _ ATP in
Q36: Beta-oxidation takes place in the
A)cytoplasm.
B)Golgi body.
C)nucleus.
D)cytosol.
E)mitochondrial matrix.
Q37: Malonyl CoA contains a 3-carbon compound used
Q38: Ketosis is a condition that can occur
Q39: Stearic acid, a Q41: All of the nonessential amino acids can![]()
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