The Thiokinase Reaction That Begins Beta Oxidation

Question

The thiokinase reaction that begins beta oxidation
A) Consumes the equivalent of 2 ATP
B) Requires thiamine
C) Requires Coenzyme A
D) Makes fatty acyl carnitine
E) Both A and C are correct

Accepted Answer

The thiokinase reaction that initiates beta oxidation consumes the equivalent of 2 ATP (to form ATP from AMP, two high-energy phosphate bonds are used) and requires Coenzyme A to form a fatty acyl-CoA molecule, making both A and C correct.