Chapter 24, Problem 24.14E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The method for the preparation of fatty acid for catabolism is to be stated and the location in the cell where fatty acid activation takes place is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The β-oxidation is a pathway in which fatty acids are broken down into molecules of acyl $\text{CoA}$. Fatty acids that enter tissue cells cannot be oxidized to produce energy until they pass through the mitochondrial membrane. This cannot occur until the fatty acid is converted into fatty acyl $\text{CoA}$ by reaction with coenzyme $\text{A}$.