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How does the cell keep the processes of fatty acid synthesis and degradation separated?
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Fatty acid synthesis is a process that involves the creation of fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and NADPH through the action of enzymes. This process occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. Show more…
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