Question

many types of cancer cells secrete significant levels of lactate. do you think it is likely these cells are undergoing beta - oxidation? multiple choice no, because glucose is consumed in beta - oxidation no, because if lactate is being produced, the cell is not likely making use of the pathways needed to form one of the products of beta - oxidation yes, because beta - oxidation or generate intermediates that would lead to the production of lactate yes, because cancer cells undergo beta - oxidation

Explanation:

Lactate production is associated with anaerobic metabolism rather than beta - oxidation. Beta - oxidation is a process for fatty acid breakdown to generate acetyl - CoA for the citric acid cycle and requires oxygen and produces different intermediates than those related to lactate production. Since lactate is being produced by cancer cells, it is unlikely they are undergoing beta - oxidation.

Answer:

No, because lactate is being produced, the cell is not likely making use of the pathways related to beta - oxidation of fatty acids.