Carnitine is extremely important for β-oxidation. Without it, the activated fatty acid will not be able to enter the mitochondrial matrix where the process of β-oxidation takes place.
Which statement about carnitine is incorrect?

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Carnitine is extremely important for β-oxidation. Without it, the activated fatty acid will not be able to enter the mitochondrial matrix where the process of β-oxidation takes place.  
 Which statement about carnitine is incorrect?

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Carnitine helps to carry fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.

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It is an essential supplement (we can’t synthesise it ourselves and must be obtained from the diet).

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Carnitine can be obtained from the diet.

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It is a popular dietary supplement for its apparent fat burning properties.

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