Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 12 - No. 32)

What molecule is required for the transport of fatty acids from the cytoplasm into the mitochondrial matrix?
Acetyl-CoA
Carnitine
Glycerol
Glucose

Explanation

Carnitine facilitates the transfer of fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.

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