Mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids is a major source of ATP, yet fatty acids can be oxidized
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Mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids is a major source of ATP, yet fatty acids can be oxidized elsewhere. What organelle, besides the mitochondrion, can oxidize fatty acids? What is the fundamental difference between oxidation occurring in this organelle and mitochondrial oxidation?
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Molecular Cell Biology
ISBN: 978-1429234139
7th edition
Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott
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