Chapter 18: Problem 58
Consider the complete oxidation of arachidic acid, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{18}-\mathrm{COOH}, \mathrm{a} \mathrm{C}_{20}\) fatty acid. a. How many acetyl CoA units are produced? b. How many cycles of \(\beta\) oxidation are needed? c. How many ATPs are generated from the oxidation of arachidic acid?
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