The complete oxidation of fatty acids results in carbon dioxide and water, along with ATP production.

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the main energy currency of the cell, used for various cellular processes.

ATP synthesis primarily occurs in the mitochondria through oxidative phosphorylation.

Coenzyme A acts as an acyl group carrier, facilitating the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation.

The electron transport chain is responsible for oxidative phosphorylation, which generates ATP using the energy from electrons.

Fatty acyl-CoA synthetase initiates fatty acid oxidation by converting fatty acids into fatty acyl-CoA.

Glucagon is a key regulator that promotes fatty acid oxidation during fasting by activating lipolysis.

Acetyl-CoA is produced as a byproduct of fatty acid oxidation and can enter the citric acid cycle.

During prolonged fasting, fatty acid oxidation is activated to provide energy from stored fat.

Beta-oxidation is the process that breaks down fatty acids to produce acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle for ATP production.