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lindiwe

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After digestion and absorption, an amino acid not used to build protein will first be subjected to ____.
 
  a. removal of its amino group
  b. removal of its carboxyl group
  c. hydrolysis of its peptide bond
  d. condensation of its peptide bond
  e. removal of its acetyl group

Question 2

How many acetyl CoA molecules may be obtained from oxidation of a 16-carbon fatty acid?
 
  a. 2
  b. 4
  c. 6
  d. 8
  e. 16


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leahchrapun

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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