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.
Answer is C. Palmitic acid has 16 carbon atoms and thus it generates 8 molecules of acetyl CoA by undergoing 7 cycles of β Oxidation.