Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 34)
What is the role of the enzyme carnitine acyltransferase I?
Catalyzes the first step of fatty acid oxidation.
Synthesizes carnitine from acetyl-CoA.
Transports fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane.
Synthesizes fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA.
Explanation
Carnitine acyltransferase I transfers the acyl group from acyl-CoA to carnitine.
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