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The condensation of two molecules of acetyl CoA to acetoacetyl CoA occurs in the mitochondria via the enzyme \u03b2-ketothiolase. Acetoacetyl CoA then condenses with another acetyl CoA to form HMG CoA. At last, the HMG CoA is cleaved into acetoacetic acid and acetyl CoA. The acetoacetic acid is reduced to p hydroxybutyrate, and this reduction is dependent on the ratio of NAD<sup>+<\/sup> to NADH<sup>+<\/sup>H<sup>+<\/sup>^. The enzyme for this reduction, \u03b2 hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, is tightly bound to the inner aspect of the mitochondrial membrane. Because of its high activity, the product (P hydroxybutyrate) and substrate (acetoacetate) are in equilibrium.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A process that occurs after the glycerides are hydrolyzed to glycerol and fatty acids. This oxidation is called p oxidation and occurs in the mitochondria. 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