Before Entering the Krebs Cycle, Fatty Acids are Broken Down

Question

Before entering the Krebs cycle, fatty acids are broken down into molecules of
A)glucose
B)glyceraldehyde-3 phosphate
C)pyruvic acid
D)acetyl CoA
E)fructose-6-phosphate

Accepted Answer

Fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon fragments called acetyl CoA, which enter the Krebs cycle. Therefore, the correct choice is D, acetyl CoA.