Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 48)
What is the role of carnitine in fatty acid metabolism?
It transports fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane
It is a precursor for fatty acid synthesis
It activates fatty acids
It inhibits beta-oxidation
Explanation
Carnitine is required for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
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