Which biochemical pathway is responsible for the generation of energy from the breakdown of fatty acids in the absence of oxygen?

A Citric Acid Cycle
B Glycolysis
C Beta-Oxidation ✓
D Fermentation

Explanation

Beta-Oxidation is the biochemical pathway responsible for the generation of energy from the breakdown of fatty acids in the absence of oxygen, resulting in the production of acetyl-CoA and NADH.

Source

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Fatty Acid Metabolism Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high