During$\beta$-oxidation of an odd-chain fatty acid, the last three carbon atoms from the oxidized fatty acid enter the citric acid cycle as _____.

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During the β-oxidation of an odd-chain fatty acid, the last three carbon atoms are converted into propionyl-CoA, which is then converted into succinyl-CoA through a multi-step process involving the intermediate methylmalonyl-CoA. Succinyl-CoA then enters the citric acid cycle.

During β\betaβ -Oxidation of an Odd-Chain Fatty Acid, the Last Three Carbon

During $\beta$ -Oxidation of an Odd-Chain Fatty Acid, the Last Three Carbon