Which of the following molecules is required in mitochondria of muscle cells to use fatty acids as energy resources?
A)Carbon dioxide
B)Acetyl CoA
C)Myoglobin
D)Lactic acid

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Beta oxidation of fatty acids produces acetyl CoA, which enters the mitochondria and goes through the Krebs cycle to produce ATP.Carbon dioxide is one of the end products of energy metabolism.Myoglobin acts within the muscle as an oxygen acceptor to hold a supply of oxygen readily available for use by the mitochondria.Lactic acid is a product of anaerobic glycolysis.

Which of the Following Molecules Is Required in Mitochondria of Muscle