Question

How many molecules of acetyl-CoA will be created from a 14 carbon fatty acid?
Select one
a. 7 molecules of acetyl-CoA
b. 8 molecules of acetyl-CoA
c. 6 molecules of acetyl-CoA
d. 14 molecules of acetyl-CoA​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

7

Answer 2

Answer:

Option a. 7 molecules of acetyl-CoA will be formed from a 14 carbon fatty acid

Explanation:

Acetyl-CoA (acetyl coenzyme A) exists as a molecule that participates in many biochemical reactions in protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. Its main function exists to deliver the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) to be oxidized for energy production.

Among the most widely distributed fatty acids exist the 16- and 18-carbon fatty acids, otherwise known as palmitic acid and stearic acid, respectively. Both palmitic and stearic acids appear in the lipids of the majority of organisms. In animals, palmitic acid drives up as much as 30 percent of body fat.

Hence, Option a. 7 molecules of acetyl-CoA will be formed from a 14 carbon fatty acid.

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