Question

Describe the differences between peroxisomal and mitochondrial β oxidation.

Answer 1

Mitochondria and peroxisomes are small organelles that is Present in every cell of organisms. Both are same in function and size but differ in origin, structure, physiological role.

It has common size ranges in 0.1 to 1 micro meter.

Mitochondria has double layered membrane where as peroxisomes has single membrane.

Normally fatty acids plays a important role in energy production , inflammation . Both peroxisomes and mitochondria contain beta oxidation. Mainly beta oxidation is  used for breakdown of fatty acids.

Where as peroxisomal beta oxidation contain long chain and branched fatty acids.wgile mitochondria depends on the energy needs if the cell.

Peroxisomal beta oxidation Mainly involved the biosynthesis pathway. Where as mitochondria involved in catabolism and energy production

In fatty acids metabolism mitochondria degrade the majority of long chain fatty acids to supply acetyl-coA for the production of ATP and anabolic reaction. Where as peroxisomal involves the anabolic  process