How many cycles of beta-oxidation are required to completely oxidize one molecule of palmitoyl-CoA (a 16-carbon fatty acid) to acetyl-CoA?
Explanation
This question requires a quantitative understanding of the beta-oxidation pathway, specifically how many cycles are needed to break down a fatty acid of a given length.
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