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Why is the stepwise oxidation of fatty acids called β oxidation?
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Ch.24 Lipid Metabolism
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- Ch.1 Matter and Measurements27
- Ch.2 Atoms and the Periodic Table20
- Ch.3 Ionic Compounds8
- Ch.4 Molecular Compounds23
- Ch.5 Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions12
- Ch.6 Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships28
- Ch.7 Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rate and Equilibrium64
- Ch.8 Gases, Liquids and Solids24
- Ch.9 Solutions52
- Ch.10 Acids and Bases25
- Ch.11 Nuclear Chemistry22
- Ch.12 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes57
- Ch.13 Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds47
- Ch.14 Some Compounds with Oxygen, Sulfur, or a Halogen50
- Ch.15 Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch.16 Amines42
- Ch.17 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives57
- Ch.18 Amino Acids and Proteins82
- Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins63
- Ch.20 Carbohydrates44
- Ch.21 The Generation of Biochemical Energy65
- Ch.22 Carbohydrate Metabolism45
- Ch.23 Lipids42
- Ch.24 Lipid Metabolism33
- Ch.25 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism24
- Ch.26 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis45
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Capitolo 24, Problema 32
How many molecules of acetyl-CoA result from catabolism of 1 molecule of glyceryl trilaurate?
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Identify the structure of glyceryl trilaurate: It is a triacylglycerol (triglyceride) composed of glycerol and three lauric acid (C12:0) fatty acid chains.
Understand the breakdown process: During catabolism, triacylglycerols are hydrolyzed into one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules. This is catalyzed by lipases.
Account for glycerol: Glycerol enters glycolysis and is converted into dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), which can then proceed through metabolic pathways. However, glycerol does not directly contribute to acetyl-CoA production in this context.
Determine the fate of the fatty acids: Each lauric acid (C12:0) undergoes beta-oxidation. In beta-oxidation, a fatty acid is broken down into acetyl-CoA molecules. For a C12 fatty acid, calculate the number of acetyl-CoA molecules produced using the formula: \( \text{Number of acetyl-CoA} = \frac{\text{Number of carbons in fatty acid}}{2} \).
Combine the results: Since there are three lauric acid molecules, multiply the number of acetyl-CoA molecules produced from one lauric acid by three to find the total number of acetyl-CoA molecules resulting from the catabolism of glyceryl trilaurate.
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Glyceryl Trilaurate Structure
Glyceryl trilaurate is a triglyceride composed of glycerol and three lauric acid (C12) fatty acid chains. Understanding its structure is essential for determining how it is metabolized during catabolism, as the breakdown of each fatty acid chain will yield acetyl-CoA molecules, which are crucial for energy production in cellular respiration.
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Glycerol Metabolism Concept 2
Beta-Oxidation
Beta-oxidation is the metabolic process by which fatty acids are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA. Each cycle of beta-oxidation shortens the fatty acid chain by two carbon atoms, producing one molecule of acetyl-CoA per cycle, which is vital for understanding how many acetyl-CoA molecules are produced from the complete catabolism of glyceryl trilaurate.
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Glycerol Metabolism
Glycerol, the backbone of triglycerides, can be converted into dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) and subsequently into glucose or enter glycolysis. This conversion is important when calculating the total yield of acetyl-CoA from glyceryl trilaurate, as it adds to the overall energy output from the catabolism of the triglyceride.
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