Solved

What Is the Primary Difference in the Oxidation of Stearic

Question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference in the oxidation of stearic acid (18:0) and oleic acid (18:1) ?


A) Stearic acid requires one more pass through the fatty acid oxidation pathway.
B) Oleic acid will yield one less FADH2 product molecule.
C) Oleic acid cannot be fully metabolized.
D) Stearic acid yields less ATP.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents