Consider the fatty acids: (a) Arachidic acid (C20H4002); molar mass = 312.5 g/mol) (b) Palmitoleic acid (C16H3002); molar mass = 256.4 g/mol). i. How many cycles of ß-oxidation are needed for complete oxidation? ii. How many molecules of acetyl CoA are formed from its complete catabolism?

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Consider the fatty acids: (a) Arachidic acid (C20H4002); molar mass = 312.5 g/mol) (b)
Palmitoleic acid (C16H3002); molar mass = 256.4 g/mol).
i. How many cycles of ß -oxidation are needed for complete oxidation?
ii. How many molecules of acetyl CoA are formed from its complete catabolism?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the fatty acids: (a) Arachidic acid (C20H4002); molar mass = 312.5 g/mol) (b) Palmitoleic acid (C16H3002); molar mass = 256.4 g/mol). i. How many cycles of ß -oxidation are needed for complete oxidation? ii. How many molecules of acetyl CoA are formed from its complete catabolism?
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