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What are the sources of NADPH required for fatty acid synthesis?
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The Pentose Phosphate Pathway, in which Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase catalysizes the oxidation of Glucose-6-phosphate and NADP serves as the electron donor is a source of NADPH. The citrate-malate shuttle between the mitochondria and the citosol is an additional source.
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Where does lipid synthesis occurs in an animal cell?
Fatty acids synthesis starts with acetyl-CoA and builds up by the addition of two carbon units. The synthesis occurs in the cytoplasm in contrast to the degradation (oxidation), which occurs in the mitochondria. Many of the enzymes for the fatty acid synthesis are organized into a multienzyme complex called fatty acid synthetase. The major sites of fatty acid synthesis are adipose tissue and the liver
What is lipid synthesis?
Lipid synthesis is a process that makes and dissolves lipids. It consists of 2 phases fatty synthesis and lipid assembly.
What hormone decreases protein synthesis increase fatty acid release and stimulates glucose synthesis?
Growth Hormone
Does fatty acid synthesis take place in mitochondria?
Mitochondria involve in respiration.Smooth ER produces lipids.
Describe how ATP and NADPH molecules are formed?
In beta-oxidation (fatty acid degradation) and in the Citric acid cycle. Plants can use a third way to produce NADPH: In the light dependent stage of photosynthesis. It is an endproduct that is high in energy and used to generate the Calvin Cycle.
What is the co enzyme required for fatty acid synthesis?
acetyl CoA or Acetyl Co-enzyme A is required for fatty acid synthesis
Where does synthesis of fatty acids occur?
The synthesis of the fatty acids occurs in the cytosol.
How many dehydration synthesis reactions are required to attach fatty acid tails to a glycerol and build a triglyceride?
It can be done all in one synthesis. However, there are 3 OHs on glycerol and thus 3 fatty acids required in total to build the triglyceride. There are thus 3 reactions in total that take place but all in one synthesis. This is similar to 3 molecules of NaOH reacting with one molecule of phosphoric acid.
Where does lipid synthesis occurs in an animal cell?
Fatty acids synthesis starts with acetyl-CoA and builds up by the addition of two carbon units. The synthesis occurs in the cytoplasm in contrast to the degradation (oxidation), which occurs in the mitochondria. Many of the enzymes for the fatty acid synthesis are organized into a multienzyme complex called fatty acid synthetase. The major sites of fatty acid synthesis are adipose tissue and the liver
What compound is involved in the activation of acyl compounds in fatty acid synthesis?
In fatty acid synthesis, an acyl carrier protein (ACP) activates the acyl compounds.
What is lipid synthesis?
Lipid synthesis is a process that makes and dissolves lipids. It consists of 2 phases fatty synthesis and lipid assembly.
What are the differences between fatty acid synthesis and beta-oxidation?
Beta Oxidation--> Oxidation, Hydrolysis, Oxidation, Cleavage Fatty Acid Synthesis--> Cyle transferase, Dehydration, Reduction, Reduction
What is the function of a cholorplast?
Chloroplasts main function is to conduct photosynthesis, where chlorophyll captures the energy from sunlight, then stores it in ATP and NADPH while freeing oxygen from water. Other functions include fatty acid synthesis, amino acid synthesis, and immune response.
What are the building blocks in the body's synthesis and elongation of fatty acids?
acetylCoA
What hormone decreases protein synthesis increase fatty acid release and stimulates glucose synthesis?
Growth Hormone
Are fatty acids vegetarian?
They can be from vegetarian sources or animal sources.
What are the precursors for synthesis of the eiconsanoids?
The precursors for synthesis of eicosanoids are fatty acids derived from linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic (omega-6) acids. These fatty acids include eicosapentaenoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid and dihomo gamma-linolenic acid.
