Where in the Cell Does β-Oxidation Take Place

question 64

Multiple Choice

Where in the cell does β-oxidation take place?

• A) the mitochondria
• B) the cell membrane
• C) the cytoplasm
• D) the nucleus
• E) everywhere

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Definitions:

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