MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #551

A medical researcher investigates the role of aldehydes in the human body. What biological process involves the conversion of aldehydes to acids?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #551

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A medical researcher investigates the role of aldehydes in the human body. What biological process involves the conversion of aldehydes to acids?

    • A) Fatty acid synthesis
    • B) Fatty acid oxidation
    • C) Cholesterol biosynthesis
    • D) Amino acid catabolism

    Answer: Fatty acid oxidation

    Explanation: Aldehydes are converted to fatty acids through the process of fatty acid oxidation in the human body.