Mitochondrial matrix

β-Oxidation

Four steps, repeated. Two carbons off per round.

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Net yieldPer round: 1 FADH₂ · 1 NADH · 1 acetyl-CoA
Rate-limitingCarnitine acyltransferase I
Steps5
Irreversible2
The four steps
Oxidize Hydrate Oxidize Thiolyze