beta-oxidation en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) The catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the cytosol in prokaryotes and in the mitochondria in eukaryotes to generate acetyl-CoA, NADH, and FADH₂.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beta oxidation | alternative | lexicographic | |
| β-oxidation | alternative | lexicographic |