Which of the Following Pathways is Used by Cells to Obtain

Question

Which of the following pathways is used by cells to obtain energy from fatty acids?
A) α-oxidation
B) α-reduction
C) β-oxidation
D) β-reduction

Accepted Answer

Cells obtain energy from fatty acids through the process of β-oxidation, which involves the breakdown of fatty acids into acetyl-CoA molecules that can then enter the citric acid cycle and generate ATP. Choices A and B refer to alternate pathways that involve the breakdown of fatty acids, but they are not involved specifically in energy production. Choice D is not a valid pathway for the breakdown of fatty acids.