which is incorrect regarding fatty acid biosynthesis on the given statements?

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which is incorrect regarding fatty acid biosynthesis on the given statements?

The process occurs in the mitochondria.
The process is repeated 7 times to produce
palmitate.
14 NADPH is used to produce palmitate.
The growing fatty acid chain is elongated by
the sequential addition of two-carbon units.
Transcribed Image Text:The process occurs in the mitochondria. The process is repeated 7 times to produce palmitate. 14 NADPH is used to produce palmitate. The growing fatty acid chain is elongated by the sequential addition of two-carbon units.
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