Fatty acyl-CoA dehydrogenase catalyzes the initial step in the process of oxidation of fatty acids.

Fatty Acyl-S-CoA + E-FAD <=> Trans-2-Enoyl-S-CoA + E-FADH2

The FAD and FADH2 in the reaction are enzyme-bound. Electrons from FADH2 are donated to coenzyme Q in the electron transport system (Figure 18.17).

-Oxidation of Saturated Fatty Acid,

, Oxidation of Odd-Numbered Fatty Acids, Peroxisomal -Oxidation, Fatty Acids