Which of the following is true when comparing the b-oxidation of a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid to that of a saturated fatty acid?

A) It is identical to the b-oxidation of a saturated fatty acid.
B) It involves an extra step to convert a cis double bond to a trans double bond.
C) It involves an extra step to convert a trans double bond to a cis double bond.
D) It proceeds by a totally different pathway.


B

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