Chapter 23, Problem 23.36QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism that brings the fatty acyl group into the mitochondrial matrix has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{β-oxidation}$ is defined as the degradation of fatty acid into two-carbon acetyl-CoA. In each cycle of $\text{β-oxidation}$ one fatty acid is converted to acetyl CoA and an acyl derivative of fatty acid with lesser carbon atoms.

After the activation, the fatty acid needs to be transferred to the mitochondrial matrix so that it can be oxidized.