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What is the fatty acid degradation?
The process of degradation converts an aliphatic compound into a set of activated acetyl units (acetyl CoA) that can be processed by the citric acid cycle.Such an activated fatty acid undergoes oxidation and a double bond is introduced.This double bond is hydrated to bring in oxygen.The alcohol thus formed is oxidized to a ketone.Finally the four carbon fragment is cleaved by coenzyme A to yield acetyl CoA and a fatty acid chain which is two carbons shorter.source- www.examville.com
Which one should you eat even or odd no fatty acid?
We should take even numbered fatty acid because even numbered fatty acid can easily be oxidized through beta oxidation for energy production but to oxidize odd numbered fatty acid, some other enzymes are needed..... psyche....
Where are Fatty acids oxidized?
Fatty acids are primarily oxidized in the mitochondria of cells through a process known as beta-oxidation. This occurs after fatty acids are transported into the mitochondria, where they are broken down into acetyl-CoA units. These acetyl-CoA molecules then enter the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) for further energy production. Additionally, some fatty acid oxidation can occur in peroxisomes, especially for very long-chain fatty acids.
What is a incomplete oxidation of fatty acid?
Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids occurs when fatty acids are not fully oxidized to completion into carbon dioxide and water through the citric acid cycle. This incomplete oxidation can lead to the formation of ketone bodies, which are acidic compounds that can accumulate in the blood and cause a condition known as ketosis.
Is olive oil an essential fatty acid?
No, it's not a fatty acid or essential fatty acid.
Is succinic acid oxidized or reduced in the citric acid cycle?
Succinic acid is oxidized in the citric acid cycle. It is converted to fumaric acid in a reaction that involves the transfer of electrons to the electron carrier FADH2. This process generates energy in the form of ATP.
Is acetic acid produced by the oxidation of ethanol?
No, acetic acid is produced by the oxidation of ethanol. Ethanol is oxidized to acetaldehyde, which is further oxidized to acetic acid.
What type of fatty acid is a propanoic acid?
Propionic acis is not a fatty acid.
Which compound produces the most ATP when oxidized?
Fatty acids generally produce the most ATP when oxidized compared to carbohydrates and proteins. This is primarily due to their long hydrocarbon chains, which yield more acetyl-CoA during β-oxidation, leading to a greater number of ATP molecules generated through the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Specifically, palmitic acid (a common saturated fatty acid) can yield around 106 ATP molecules upon complete oxidation.
If you isolate a fatty acid with one double bond you know the fatty acid is a?
A monounsaturated fat
What is the difference between a hydrocarbon and a fatty acid?
The difference between a hydrocarbon and a fatty acid is that a fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid head.
What is volatile fatty acid number?
No one fatty acid is volatile.
