During complete oxidation of the fatty acid CH₃(CH₂)18COOH, __________ molecules of acetyl CoA are produced, and the fatty acid goes through the β-oxidation cycle __________ times.

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The fatty acid CH₃(CH₂)18COOH is a 20-carbon fatty acid. During β-oxidation, each cycle shortens the fatty acid chain by 2 carbons, producing 1 acetyl CoA. Therefore, 10 acetyl CoA molecules are produced, and the cycle occurs 9 times (20/2 - 1 = 9).

During Complete Oxidation of the Fatty Acid CH3(CH₂)18COOH, __________ Molecules

During Complete Oxidation of the Fatty Acid CH₃(CH₂)18COOH, __________ Molecules