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What is the result of the condensation reaction in step 3?
What is the maximum length of fatty acid chains that can be obtained through this sequence of reactions?
What is the difference between the structure of NADPH and NADH?
What is the product of the three consecutive reactions in step 4?
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What is the function of the enzyme system mentioned in the last sentence of the passage?
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What is the primary source of carbon atoms in fatty acid synthesis?
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What is the function of acetyl-CoA carboxylase in fatty acid synthesis?
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Which of the following statements about fatty acid synthesis is TRUE?
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What is the role of ACP-SH in fatty acid synthesis?
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What are the essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body?
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