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Fatty acid synthesis is effectively the reverse of degradation process.
The final synthesized product is a polymer, and hence obviously the process is initiated with the collecting of monomers together.
Considering the case of an activated acyl group and malonyl units, the malonyl unit is condensed with the acetyl unit and results in the formation of a four-carbon fragment. The carbonyl is reduced in order to produce the required hydrocarbon chain. The process will proceed exactly opposite to that of degradation process.
[Activated acyl group (monomer) + Activated malonyl group (monomer) ]
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Condensation
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Reduction
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Dehydration
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Reduction
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Activated acyl group (polymer with additional two carbon atoms)
The resulted four-carbon fragment will be reduced, dehydrated, and reduced again for carrying the carbonyl group to the level of a methylene group along with butyryl CoA formation.
Also, another activated malonyl group condenses with the butyryl unit and the process will continue until a C16 fatty acid is synthesized.
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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.
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 kind of lipids forms when a glycerol combines with fatty acid thought dehydration synthesis?
lilbittybitch
Is acetic acid naturally occurring?
Yes in vinegar, sour wine, and as acetate (at pH above 6.8) in many biochemical pathways like citric acid cycle or fatty acid synthesis and breakdown.
What participates in lipid synthesis and synthesis of membrane or secreted proteins?
Lipid synthesis primarily involves enzymes located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). These enzymes include fatty acid synthase, which synthesizes fatty acids, and enzymes involved in glycerolipid and phospholipid synthesis. In addition, the synthesis of membrane or secreted proteins involves ribosomes attached to the ER, where these proteins are synthesized and processed before being transported to their target destinations.
What is the co enzyme required for fatty acid synthesis?
acetyl CoA or Acetyl Co-enzyme A is required for fatty acid synthesis
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.
Where does lipid synthesis occurs in an animal cell?
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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.
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 hormone decreases protein synthesis increase fatty acid release and stimulates glucose synthesis?
Growth Hormone
What kind of lipid forms when glycerol combines with fatty acid through dehydration synthesis?
triglyceride
What kind of lipid forms when a glycerol combines with fatty acid through dehydration synthesis?
triglyceride
What kind of lipids forms when a glycerol combines with fatty acid thought dehydration synthesis?
lilbittybitch
What kind of relation exist between fatty acid and amino acid synthesis?
The liver combines fatty acids and amino acids into lipoproteins, which can be easily used by the various cells of the body.
A dehydration synthesis reaction between glycerol and a single fatty acid would yield?
This reaction would yield a fatty acid glyceryl monoester, more commonly called a monoglyceride or monoacylglycerol.
What name is given to glycerol plus fatty acid-monoglyceride plus water?
Glycerol plus Fatty acid-monoglyceride plus water forms through condensation reaction a Triglyceride
