Question 1
The series of reactions that produce energy by hydrolyzing fats to units of acetyl-CoA is called ________.
◦ hydrolysis
◦ hydration
◦ transamination
◦
β-reduction
◦
β-oxidation
Question 2
Which step is found in the breakdown of a fatty acid?
◦ an oxidation with CoQ
◦ an oxidation with a cytochrome
c◦ direct substrate phosphorylation
◦ production of pyruvate
◦ an activation that requires 2 ATP