24. Lipid Metabolism

Red blood cells do not have mitochondria. Can red blood cells use fatty acid oxidation to produce energy?

For the biochemical pathways listed below, indicate which of the following energy carriers are produced in each: ATP (A), FADH₂ (F), NADH (N), or none (X).

a) Glycolysis (_______)

b) β-Oxidation (_______)

c) Kreb’s cycle (_______)

d) Fatty acid activation (_______)