What structurtal property of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids prevents oxidation of these compounds by the β-oxidation pathway? what additional types of reactions are needed?
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What structurtal property of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids prevents oxidation of these compounds by the β-oxidation pathway? what additional types of reactions are needed?
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- Only the carbon skeleton of amino acids is used in gluconeogenesis but not fatty acids. How can fatty acid oxidation in the liver then provide fuel for the brain? Explain the pathways and compounds involvedTwo enzymes participating in beta-oxidation have the word “thio” in their names. Name the two enzymes.? To which chemical group does this name refer? What is the common feature in the action of these two enzymes?If a fatty acid containing 13 carbons is subjected to Beta oxidation, how many molecules of Acetyl CoA can be produced?
- What are the main differences between beta oxidation of saturated fatty acid and beta oxidation of unsaturated fatty acid?How many cycles of b-oxidation are required to process a fatty acid with 17 carbons?Why are the enzymes α-Amylase and α-glucosidase active in a patient with hyperglycemia or diabetes? How do they become activated?
- Define beta-oxidation of fatty acids? Describe in detail three different steps of beta-oxidation of FAs.What is the total energetics involved in the complete beta-oxidation of one mole of 19C fatty acid including the indication of the number of cycles and the number of acetylCoA produced and also the number of ATPs used and indicate clearly these reactions which are important for the generation of ATP?Explain why people with Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency are advised to eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates. How is this condition normally diagnosed?