The 2-carbon units obtained by degradation of a fatty acid are further metabolized in ________.
A)oxidative deamination
B)the citric acid cycle
C)β-oxidation
D)glycolysis
E)transamination

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The 2-carbon units obtained by degradation of a fatty acid are further metabolized in the citric acid cycle, where they enter as acetyl-CoA and are oxidized to produce energy.

The 2-Carbon Units Obtained by Degradation of a Fatty Acid