The process of beta-oxidation involves
A)breaking down stored triglycerides to FFA.
B)the addition of oxygen to a fatty acid.
C)the breakdown of a fatty acid to acetyl-CoA.
D)none of these.

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Beta-oxidation is the process of breaking down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA molecules, which can then be used for energy production through the citric acid cycle. It does not involve the initial breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids (A), nor does it involve the addition of oxygen to a fatty acid (B).

The Process of Beta-Oxidation Involves