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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Primary Product of Fatty Acid Beta-Oxidation

Hard Organic Chemistry Biological Molecules

During the metabolism of fatty acids, a series of biochemical reactions convert fatty acids into acetyl-CoA, which plays a crucial role in energy production and biosynthesis. These reactions involve various enzymes and intermediates. One of the key products of fatty acid degradation is a molecule that can enter the citric acid cycle. Which biological molecule is primarily produced from the complete beta-oxidation of a saturated fatty acid with an even number of carbon atoms?

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