Learning Objective: Energy Metabolism

Beta-Oxidation. A series of reactions. Breaks fatty acid molecules into 2-carbon fragments. Occurs inside mitochondria. Each step. Generates molecules of acetyl-CoA and NADH. Leaves a shorter carbon chain bound to coenzyme A . Lipids and Energy Production. For each 2-carbon fragment removed from fatty acid, cell gains: 12 ATP from acetyl-CoA in ... ................
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