Where do the catabolic products of fatty acid breakdown enter into the citric acid cycle?
A) pyruvate
B) malate or fumarate
C) acetyl CoA
D) α-ketoglutarate
E) succinyl CoA

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The catabolic product of fatty acid breakdown is acetyl CoA, which enters into the citric acid cycle to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

Therefore, the correct choice is C (acetyl CoA).

Where Do the Catabolic Products of Fatty Acid Breakdown Enter