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1) Biochemistry Oxidation of fatty acids results in the generation of the energy carrying molecules NADH and FADH2 used by the bodies' oxidative phosphorylation to yield molecules of ATP. ATP can be saved up briefly and is used by much of your bodies chemistry to "power" chemical reactions or, in other words, do work. In this way ATP can be thought of as the bodies "currency" for energy. So, this production of ATP is the biochemical explanation for how fatty acids are used for energy. 2) Biofuels Fatty Acids can be combined with a catalyst (usually lye, I think) and methanol or ethanol (simple alcohols) to produce biodiesel, the fuel which the diesel engine was originally designed to be fueled by. Interesting note: bio-diesel production has the by-product of glycerin which is sometimes used in detergent and soap mixtures, and soaps are the salts of fatty acids. Hope this helps! -gsflack@comcast.net
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When Fatty acids provide energy is it anabolic or catabolic?
fatty acids provide energy catabolic or anabolic
What do fatty acids make up in the human body?
Fatty acids make up cell membranes and are used as a source of energy in the human body.
Can fatty acids and glycerol be used as sources of energy?
Yes. Fatty acids undergo beta oxidation and make acetyl coA, which goes through the TCA cycle until it reaches oxaloacetate. However, a fatty acid cannot be used to make new glucose. Glycerol can enter glycolysis by being converted into glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate.
What are the functions of fatty acids in the body?
Saturated fatty acids store energy and reduce cellular membrane fluidity.
When needed for a source of energy fatty acids are broken down in glucose?
fat is broken down into fatty acids
What is the preferred source of energy for the heart muscle?
The preferred source of energy for the heart muscle is fatty acids. Fatty acids are "good fats" that are main sources of energy for cells.
What is a source of energy and supplies essential fatty acids for growth and healthy skin?
are sorce of energy they supply essentail fatty acids for growth and healthy skin
What has more potential energy carbon dioxide carbohydrates or fatty acids?
Fatty acids have more potential energy than both carbon dioxide and carbohydrates. This is because fatty acids contain more carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds, which store more energy per molecule. When broken down in the body, fatty acids release more energy than either carbon dioxide or carbohydrates.
Why do you need fatty acids?
Fatty acids are used as fuel for muscle contraction and general metabolism.
Which cannot be formed by fatty acids?
Nucleic acids cannot be formed by fatty acids. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are composed of nucleotides, whereas fatty acids are molecules that primarily serve as a source of energy and as building blocks for cell membranes.
What are lipids broken down in to?
Lipids are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion. The fatty acids and glycerol are then absorbed into the bloodstream and used as energy sources by the body or stored for later use.
What does the hydrolysis of lipid molecules yield?
Hydrolysis of lipid molecules yields fatty acids and glycerol. This process breaks down lipids into their individual components, which can then be used by the body for energy production or to build new molecules.
