What Molecule Is Required for the Movement of Long-Chain Fatty

question 39

Multiple Choice

What molecule is required for the movement of long-chain fatty acyl groups from the cytosol into the mitochondrial matrix?

• A) creatine
• B) carnitine
• C) creatinine
• D) cholesterol
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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