★ Lipid Metabolism Quiz
What is the purpose of the shuttle mechanism in fatty acid transport into the mitochondrial matrix?
A. To convert fatty acids into acetyl CoA
B. To convert acyl CoA into acetyl CoA
C. To convert acetyl CoA into acyl CoA
D. To convert acyl CoA into ketone bodies
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How many ATP molecules are produced from the oxidation of stearic acid, an 18-carbon fatty acid?
A. 120 ATP
B. 122 ATP
C. 124 ATP
D. 126 ATP
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