Synthesis of fatty acids involves simple reversal of the β -oxidation cycle.

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Synthesis of fatty acids involves a series of reactions that are similar but not identical to the reversal of the β-oxidation cycle. Key differences include the use of NADPH instead of NADH/FADH2, the involvement of the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase to convert acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA, and the process occurring in the cytoplasm instead of the mitochondria.

Synthesis of Fatty Acids Involves Simple Reversal of the β