Determine the number of acetyl-CoA molecules generated from the catabolism of stearic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH), and provide the number of β-oxidations needed.

• A. Number of acetyl-CoA molecules generated = 8Number of β-oxidations needed = 9
• B. Number of acetyl-CoA molecules generated = 8Number of β-oxidations needed = 7
• C. Number of acetyl-CoA molecules generated = 9Number of β-oxidations needed = 8
• D. Number of acetyl-CoA molecules generated = 7Number of β-oxidations needed = 8

Answer: (C)