Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of molecules of acetyl-CoA that are produced by the catabolism of myristic acid should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are aliphatic mono-carboxylic acids that are mostly obtained from the hydrolysis of natural fats and oils. They have a general formula
Fatty acids in the body are mostly oxidized by
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of molecules of acetyl-CoA that are produced by the catabolism of caprylic acid should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are aliphatic mono-carboxylic acids that are mostly obtained from the hydrolysis of natural fats and oils. They have a general formula
Fatty acids in the body are mostly oxidized by
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