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Fatty acids are metabolized by what pathway?
Beta-oxidation is the major pathway by which fatty acids are metabolized. However, there are other minor pathways for fatty acid metabolized. These include alpha-oxidation (for branched fatty acids) and omega-oxidation.
What are producing more ATP in between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
In saturated fatty acid oxidation, the first step is a dehydrogenase reaction. This yields a trans double bond on carbons 2 and 3 from the CoA end. A product of the reaction is FADH2 which can be used to make ATP. In oxidation of an unsaturated fatty acid, the double bond is not recognized by the dehydrogenase reaction therefore you have to use a secondary isomeration reaction to produce the same product as you did in saturated fatty acid oxidation. This skips the effective "first step" and does not produce FADH2 meaning less ATP is produce.
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
Which part of the cell membrane non-polar and prevents the cell from dissolving?
Nonpolar fatty acid chains are nonpolar and prevent the cell from dissolving.
What is a fatty acid.?
A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid (an acid with a -COOH group) with long hydrocarbon side chains.
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
Ketosis and acidosis are consequences of the incomplete oxidation of?
Ketosis and acidosis are consequences of the incomplete oxidation of fatty acids. This is commonly found in poorly controlled diabetes.
On a basic level how does fatty acid oxidation work?
Fatty acid oxidation is the process in which fatty acids are broken down by tissues to produce energy. Fatty acids are the residue left from fats being broken down.
What are major sources of hydrogen ions in the body?
Aerobic respiration of glucose -> Carbonic acid Anaerobic respiration of glucose -> Lactic acid Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids -> Acidic ketone bodies Oxidation of sulfur-containing amino acids -> Sulfuric acid Hydrolysis of phosphoproteins and nucleic acids -> Phosphoric acid
Fatty acids are metabolized by what pathway?
Beta-oxidation is the major pathway by which fatty acids are metabolized. However, there are other minor pathways for fatty acid metabolized. These include alpha-oxidation (for branched fatty acids) and omega-oxidation.
What does Fatty acid oxidation produce?
acetyl CoA
Fatty acid oxidation results in the direct production of?
Acetyl CoA
What is produced by the rapid incomplete breakdown of fatty acids?
Ketone bodies are produced by the rapid and incomplete breakdown of fatty acids. Examples of ketones include acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid.
What are the products from the complete oxidation of fatty acid?
water, carbon dioxide and energy
A 12 carbon long fatty acid is catabolized by B-oxidation What is the final net yield of ATP?
12 carbon long fatty acid is catabolized by B-oxidation. What is the final net yield of ATP? ________ just give the number with no words
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....
Can fatty acids be converted to oxaloacetate?
Not directly. Fatty acid β-oxidation results in acetyl CoA, which is then entered to the Citric Acid cycle. The "last" step of the cycle is the formation of oxaloacetate from malate.
