Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 11 - No. 31)
Which enzyme is responsible for the initial activation of fatty acids before beta-oxidation?
Lipase
Acyl-CoA synthetase
Carnitine acyltransferase I
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Explanation
Acyl-CoA synthetase activates fatty acids by converting them to acyl-CoA, which is then ready for oxidation.
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