Biochemistry - ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation

Exercise : ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Section 1
  • ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Section 1
1.
Membrane potential and the proton gradient
are both required to make ATP
are sufficient, separately, to make ATP from ADP + Pi;
reinforce one another when respiratory inhibitors are present
cancel one another when uncouplers are present
Answer: Option
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2.
The irreversibility of the thiokinase reactions (formation of initial acyl-CoA)
make this activation reaction the committed step on the pathway
is due to the subsequent hydrolysis of the product
applies only to even-chain fatty acids
both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option
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3.
Long-chain fatty acids are oxidized step-wise in one carbon units starting from the
carboxyl end
aliphatic end
both (a) and (b)
none of these
Answer: Option
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4.
How many molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced in oxidation of palmitic acid (C16), which involves seven rounds of oxidation?
6
7
8
9
Answer: Option
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5.
The oxidation of methanol (wood alcohol) in human retina tissue leads directly to the formation of
formaldehyde
sugars
CO2
none of these
Answer: Option
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