Fatty acid oxidation results in the direct production of ____.

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Fatty acid oxidation occurs in the mitochondria and results in the production of acetyl CoA through beta-oxidation. This acetyl CoA can then enter the TCA cycle, where it can be further oxidized to produce ATP. Ketones can also be produced from excess acetyl CoA, but they are not directly produced during fatty acid oxidation. Fructose and lactate are not products of fatty acid oxidation. Pyruvate may be produced indirectly from the breakdown of glycerol, but it is not a direct product of fatty acid oxidation.

Fatty Acid Oxidation Results in the Direct Production of ____