24. Lipid Metabolism
Oxidation of Fatty Acids
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- Multiple Choice
Which one of the following coenzymes is not a part of the β-oxidation pathway?
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How many total FADH2, NADH, and acetyl CoA molecules will be produced when stearic acid undergoes β‑oxidation?
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Tripalmitin 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).
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How many molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced by catabolism of the following fatty acids, and how many β oxidations are needed?
a. Palmitic acid, CH3(CH2)14COOH
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Look 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 β oxidation of a fatty acid.
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Oxygen is not a reactant in the β oxidation of fatty acids. Can β oxidation occur under anaerobic conditions? Explain.
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Why is the stepwise oxidation of fatty acids called β oxidation?
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