The process of the breakdown of fatty acid molecules (beta oxidation) in mammalian cells takes place in:

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Correct Answer: A. mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Beta oxidation occurs in the peroxisomes in plant and yeast cells. In contrast, this vital reaction takes place in mitochondria and peroxisomes in mammalian cells. Peroxisomes are equipped with the appropriate enzymes that can facilitate the break down of very long fatty acid molecules.
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