Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.7 - Oxidation of Fatty Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 655: 18.58c

Answer

10 beta oxidation cycles are required.

Work Step by Step

Number of beta oxidation cycles can be found using this formula: n/2 - 1.5, where n is the number of carbon atoms excluding functional group (COOH).

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