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Which of the following is false regarding β oxidation of palmitic acid

A
7 cycles of β Oxidation takes place
B
Net ATP generated is 106
C
7 molecules of acetyl CoA are generated
D
It takes place inside mitochondria.
High-Yield Explanation
Palmitic acid has 16 carbon atoms and thus it generates 8 molecules of acetyl CoA by undergoing 7 cycles of β Oxidation.

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