Fatty Acids Typically Have an Even Number of Carbons

Multiple Choice

Fatty acids typically have an even number of carbons. They are catabolized by a process called beta- oxidation. The end- products of the metabolic pathway are acetyl groups of acetyl CoA molecules. What is the most likely fate of the acetyl groups?

A) They directly enter the energy- yielding stages of glycolysis.
B) They directly enter the electron transport chain.
C) They are directly decarboxylated by pyruvate dehydrogenase.
D) They directly enter the Krebs cycle.