When Comparing The $\beta$ -Oxidation And $\omega$ -Oxidation Pathways, Which Statement Is CORRECT?
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question 85

Multiple Choice

When comparing the $\beta$ -oxidation and $\omega$ -oxidation pathways, which statement is CORRECT?

• A) \(\beta\) oxidation and \( \omega \) oxidation occur in the cytoplasm.
• B) \(\beta\) oxidation occurs at the carboxyl end of the fatty acid, whereas \( \omega \) oxidation occurs at the methyl end.
• C) \(\beta\) oxidation occurs at the methyl end of the fatty acid, whereas \( \omega \) oxidation occurs at the carboxyl end.
• D) \(\beta\) oxidation occurs mainly in the cytoplasm, whereas \( \omega \) oxidation occurs mainly in the mitochondria.
• E) \(\beta\) oxidation occurs mainly in the mitochondria, whereas \( \omega \) oxidation occurs mainly in the cytoplasm.

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