Question

The complete metabolism of one molecule of stearic acid, a fatty acid with 18 atoms of carbon, would require ________ turns of the β-oxidation cycle.

Answer 1

8

In order to completely break down the fatty acid, a total of seven cycles of beta oxidation must take place. This generates a total of 8 acetyl-CoA molecules, 7 NADH molecules and 7 FADH2 molecules