Which of the following is a key regulator of fatty acid oxidation in the mitochondria?

A Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I ✓
B Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II
C Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
D Malonyl-CoA decarboxylase

Explanation

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I is an enzyme that regulates the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be oxidized for energy production.

Source

Biochemistry: A Short Course
Lipid Metabolism Biochemistry Fatty Acid Metabolism Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium