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which labeled acetyl-CoA is provided to acetyl-CoA carboxylase and fatty acid

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You perform an experiment in which labeled acetyl-CoA is provided to acetyl-CoA carboxylase and fatty acid synthase under conditions that allow fatty acid synthesis from the acetyl-CoA. The acetyl-CoA contains 14C (radiolabeled carbon) at the methyl position. Where will the 14C be found in the palmitate synthesized in this scenario?A: The 14C will be found at every even carbon but #16.B: The 14C will be found only at carbon #2, the Ξ± carbon.C: The 14C will be found only at carbon #16, the Ο‰ carbon.D: The 14C will be found at every odd-numbered carbon in the fatty acid.E: The 14C will be found at every even-numbered carbon in the fatty acid.Please explain your answer

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