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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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What is required for beta-oxidation in cytosol?
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The correct answer is  Ans. a (Acetyl CoA). (Ref. Harper, Biochemistry, 25th ed, 649)COMPARISON OF FATTY ACID OXIDATION AND BIOSYNTHESISRequirementOxidationSynthesis de novoAcetyl-CoA++Malonly-CoA-+NAD++-NADPH++Coenzyme A++ACP-+Multienzyme complex-+Mitochondria+-Cytosol-+L-Hydroxyacyl intermediate+-D-Hydroxyacyl intermediate-+InsulinInhibitsStimulates