Fatty acids typically have an even number of carbons.They are catabolized by a process called beta-oxidation.The end-products of the metabolic pathway are acetyl groups of acetyl CoA molecules.What is the most likely fate of the acetyl groups?
A)They directly enter the electron transport chain.
B)They directly enter the energy-yielding stages of glycolysis.
C)They are directly decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase.
D)They directly enter the Krebs cycle.

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Acetyl groups of acetyl CoA molecules enter the Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, where they are further oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Fatty Acids Typically Have an Even Number of Carbons