Which of the following statements about beta oxidation is FALSE?

A) It is a step in glycolysis.

B) It involves the formation of acetyl-CoA.

C) It involves the formation of 2-carbon units.

D) It is used in petroleum degradation.

E) It is a method of catabolizing fatty acids.

Answer: A) It is a step in glycolysis.

Explanation: Glycolysis is the metabolic process through which glucose molecules are broken down, whereas β-oxidation is the catabolic process through which fatty acid molecules are broken down.

The correct answer i: A) It is a step in glycolysis

Beta oxidation is a catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down to generate acetyl-CoA. This process occurs in the mitochondria in eukaryotes and in the cytosol in prokaryotes.

Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. Glucose is a simple sugar and beta oxidation is a process which includes fatty acids.