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21 August, 15:24

How many acetyl coa molecules may be obtained from oxidation of a 16-carbon fatty acid?

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  1. 21 August, 18:37
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    The oxidation of a 16-carbon fatty acid produces 8 acetyl CoA molecules. A 16-carbon fatty acid is a palmitic acid. To determine the number of moles produced in the oxidation reaction, divide the number of carbon chains in the fatty acid by 2.

    16 moles / 2 = 8 moles CoA
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