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Which of the following is a consequence of carnitine deficiency?

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According to the National Institutes of Health, primary carnitine deficiency affects approximately 1 in 100,000 newborns worldwide. A key consequence of carnitine deficiency is the body's inability to effectively transport long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy, leading to a cascade of metabolic problems.