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Where does beta-oxidation take place in eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
In eukaryotes, beta-oxidation takes place in the mitochondria, while in prokaryotes, it occurs in the cytosol.
What are the substrates and products of beta-oxidation?
Substrates: Free fatty acids; H2O. Products: One acetyl CoA, one NADH, and one FADH2 for every removal of a two-carbon group from the fatty acid chain.
How is acetyl CoA utilized after its formation in beta-oxidation?
The acetyl CoA formed will enter the citric acid cycle and then the electron transport chain, leading to the formation of another 12 ATP.
What is the significance of the term 'beta-oxidation'?
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What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in beta-oxidation?
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