Deficiency of carnitine acyl transferase I in human muscle causes cellular damage and recurrent muscle weakness, especially during fasting or exercise. A deficiency of the enzyme in the liver causes an enlarged and fatty liver, hypoglycaemia, and a reduction in the levels of ketone bodies in blood. Explain the likely causes of these symptoms

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