Fatty acids with an even number of carbons are degraded exclusively into ____
A) ?glucose
B) ?fructose
C) ?acetyl-CoA
D) ?triacylglycerols
C
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A. pregnant women B. vegans C. infants and preschool children D. middle-aged businessmen
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A. underwater weighing. B. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). C. bioelectrical impedance. D. skinfold thickness.
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