Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 5 - No. 42)

What is the main function of carnitine in fatty acid metabolism?
To carry fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation.
To synthesize fatty acids in the cytosol.
To break down fatty acids into smaller units.
To convert acetyl-CoA into glucose.

Explanation

Carnitine transports fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.

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