The removal of 2-carbon segments of a fatty acid for further metabolism is called

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β oxidation is the process by which fatty acids are broken down into smaller acetyl-CoA molecules through the successive removal of 2-carbon segments. This process occurs in the mitochondria of cells and is an important energy-producing pathway. Options B, C, D, and E are not correct as they refer to processes that are not involved in fatty acid metabolism.

The Removal of 2-Carbon Segments of a Fatty Acid for Further