Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 12 - No. 15)
What is the role of carnitine in fatty acid metabolism?
It is a coenzyme in fatty acid synthesis.
It transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation.
It is a substrate for fatty acid oxidation.
It activates fatty acids for transport in the blood.
Explanation
Carnitine facilitates the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.
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