b-Oxidation of odd-carbon fatty acid chain produces:
Correct Answer: Propionyl CoA
Description: Ans. B. Propionyl CoAb-Oxidation is the oxidation of carbon which is adjacent to a-carbon atom. It takes place in the mitochondria. b-Oxidation is accomplished by repetitive 4 steps to finally get Acetyl CoA (from even chain fatty acids) and propionyl CoA (from odd chain fatty acids). The four main steps are dehydrogenation, hydration, oxidation and thiolytic cleavage.
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