Beta-oxidation is the process by which ________.
A. NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen
B. glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate
C. fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA
D. energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP
E. amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor
Answer: C
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