what-is-the-significance-of-converting-propanoyl-coa-to-succinyl-coa-in-odd-numb

Question

What is the significance of converting propanoyl CoA to succinyl CoA in odd-numbered fatty acid oxidation?

Accepted Answer

It allows propanoyl CoA to be used in the citric acid cycle.

Answer

It prevents the accumulation of toxic intermediates.

Answer

It facilitates the conversion of succinyl CoA to glucose.

Answer

It generates additional ATP directly.