The substance essential for transfter of fatty acids across mitochondrial membrance_____________?
Correct answer: B. Carnitine
- A. Creatine
- B. Carnitine
- C. Creatinine
- D. Coenzyme A
Explanation
Long-chain fatty acids cross the inner mitochondrial membrane through the carnitine shuttle. Carnitine temporarily carries the acyl group as acyl-carnitine, allowing beta-oxidation to proceed in the matrix.
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