What is the difference between fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid degradation?
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Step 2: Fatty acid degradation involves the oxidation of long chain fatty acids with the production of energy in the form of ATP. Step 3: Fatty acid degradation occurs in the mitochondria, while biogenesis occurs in the cytosol. Step 4: The carrier of fatty acid Show more…
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