Which fatty acid cannot undergo β-oxidation in principle, why? Write all the β-oxidation steps for the fatty acid that can undergo β-oxidation, including the cofactors and products.

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Which fatty acid cannot undergo β-oxidation in principle, why? Write all the β-oxidation steps for the fatty acid that can undergo β-oxidation, including the cofactors and products.

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COOH
B
COOH
Transcribed Image Text:A COOH B COOH
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Can the fatty acid B be used to generate glucose in animals and is this possible for an unbranched 8-carbon fatty acid as well? 

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