________ splits fatty acids into two-carbon units that form acetyl-CoA and releases high-energy electrons.
A) Anaerobic metabolism
B) Beta-oxidation
C) Lipoprotein lipase
D) The citric acid cycle

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Beta-oxidation is the process in which fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon units that form acetyl-CoA and release high-energy electrons. This process occurs in the mitochondria and is an important step in the metabolism of fats for energy production.

________ Splits Fatty Acids into Two-Carbon Units That Form Acetyl-CoA