To prepare for elongation reactions of fatty acid synthesis,the "3-keto" group must be reduced to the ________ form by transfer of electrons (and protons)to the 3-carbon position.

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The "3-keto" group is reduced to the methylene form and then to the hydroxyl form during the elongation reactions of fatty acid synthesis. This process involves the transfer of electrons (and protons) to the 3-carbon position.

To Prepare for Elongation Reactions of Fatty Acid Synthesis,the "3-Keto