The synthesis of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell and the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in the ________ of the cell.

A. cytosol; mitochondria
B. cytosol; lysosome
C. mitochondria; cytosol
D. nucleus; cytosol


Answer: A

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