Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The biochemical pathway for the conversion ofadipic acid to glucose.

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Beta oxidation is a biochemical process in which fatty acid molecules are converted to acetyl CoA (coenzyme A) in the mitochondria. Acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules. Adipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, which has industrial importance and is used for the production of nylon. It is also used as a gelling agent. The beta-oxidation product of dicarboxylic acid is succinyl-CoA

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