Which biochemical pathway is responsible for the generation of ATP from the breakdown of fatty acids in the mitochondria?

A Citric acid cycle
B Pentose phosphate pathway
C Fatty acid oxidation ✓
D Gluconeogenesis

Explanation

Fatty acid oxidation is the process by which fatty acids are broken down into acetyl-CoA, which then enters the citric acid cycle to produce ATP.

Mnemonic

FAO = Fatty Acid Oxidation → breaking down fats for energy

Source

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high