Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 35)

Which of the following is true in fatty acid elongation?
Occurs in mitochondria and microsome
Requires provision of essential fatty acids
Requires biotin as a cofactor
Occurs only in cytosol

Explanation

Fatty acid elongation occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum or mitochondria and requires essential fatty acids, while not biotin is involved.

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