How much carbon dioxide is produced from the complete aerobic catabolism of one molecule of linoleate...

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How much carbon dioxide is produced from the complete aerobiccatabolism of one molecule of linoleate via catabolic pathways?

A) 18 CO2

B) 17 CO2

C) 16 CO2

D) 15 CO2

E) 8 CO2

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Linolenic acid an unsaturated fatty acid with two cis double bonds undergoes three cycles of oxidation Three molecules of acetyl CoA and a 12 carbon chain fatty acylCoA cis3cis6 are formed The 32enoylCoA isomerase converts    See Answer
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