Multiple ChoiceHow many total FADH2, NADH, and acetyl CoA molecules will be produced when stearic acid undergoes β‑oxidation?18views
Multiple ChoiceTripalmitin is a TAG formed by the esterification of glycerol with three palmitic acid molecules. How many acetyl CoA molecules will be produced by the complete oxidation of tripalmitin? (Hint: consider glycerol metabolism too).21views
Textbook QuestionHow many molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced by catabolism of the following fatty acids, and how many ß oxidations are needed?a. Palmitic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₄COOH37views
Textbook QuestionLook back at the reactions of the citric acid cycle (Figure 21.8) and identify the three reactions in that cycle that are similar to the first three reactions of the ß oxidation of a fatty acid. <IMAGE>8views
Textbook QuestionOxygen is not a reactant in the ß oxidation of fatty acids. Can ß oxidation occur under anaerobic conditions? Explain.44views
Textbook QuestionWrite the equation for the final step in the catabolism of any fatty acid with an even number of carbons.21views
Textbook QuestionHow many molecules of acetyl-CoA result from catabolism of 1 molecule of glyceryl trilaurate?(Hint: See Worked Example 24.3 and don’t forget glycerol.)11views
Textbook QuestionIdentify each of the following reactions a to e in the β oxidation of palmitic acid, a C₁₆ fatty acid, as (18.7) (1) activation(2) first oxidation(3) hydration(4) second oxidation(5) cleavagea. Palmitoyl CoA and FAD form α , β-unsaturated palmitoyl CoA and FADH₂45views
Textbook QuestionIdentify each of the following reactions a to e in the β oxidation of palmitic acid, a C₁₆ fatty acid, as (18.7) (1) activation(2) first oxidation(3) hydration(4) second oxidation(5) cleavagec. Palmitic acid, CoA, and ATP form palmitoyl CoA.49views
Textbook QuestionConsider the complete oxidation of arachidic acid, a saturated fatty acid, [20:0].b. How many cycles of β oxidation occur?23views
Textbook QuestionLauric acid, a saturated fatty acid, [12:0], is found in coconut oil.e. How many cycles of β oxidation occur?29views
Textbook QuestionCapric acid is a saturated fatty acid, [10:0].a. Draw fatty acyl capric acid activated for β oxidation.33views
Textbook QuestionLauric acid, a saturated fatty acid, [12:0], is found in coconut oil. a. Draw fatty acyl lauric acid activated for β oxidation. 37views
Textbook QuestionThe glycerol derived from lipolysis of triacylglycerols is converted into glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, which then enters into step 6 of the glycolysis pathway. What further transformations are necessary to convert glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate into pyruvate?25views
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