Biochemistry Patients with mutations leading to defective beta-oxidation of fatty acid usually have hypoglycemia because of A Less ATP for gluconeogenesis B Less acetyl CoA for glucose formation C Increased fatty acids decrease glucose utilization D Fatty acids inhibit transpo of glucose for metabolism 💡 Explanation Patients with mutations leading to defective beta-oxidation of fatty acid usually have hypoglycemia because of ✓ Correct Answer: B. Less acetyl CoA for glucose formation