Major metabolism of saturated fatty
acids in the mitochondria is called as -
a) β-oxidation
b) α-oxidation
c) ω-oxidation
d) None of the above
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., β-oxidation [Ref Harper 29"’/e p. 208]
β-oxidation is the principal pathway for catabolism of saturated fatty
acids. P-oxidation mainly occurs in the mitochondrial matrix
(whereas fatty acid synthesis occurs in cytosol).