Question

State the differences between mitochondrial and peroxisomal ẞ oxidation pathways of fatty acids.

03 Feb 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 229
Mitochondrial and peroxisomal β-oxidation pathways are both involved in the breakdown of fatty acids, but they differ significantly in their location, enzymes involved, and the products they produce. In mitochondria, fatty acid oxidation primarily occurs through the β-oxidation cycle, where fatty acids are broken down in a stepwise manner into two-carbon acetyl-CoA units. This process involves four main steps: dehydrogenation, hydration, oxidation,
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