Biochemistry - ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Discussion

Discussion Forum : ATP Synthesis and Fatty Acid Oxidation - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
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
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Shelja said:   2 years ago
It is not mentioned in the question, which type of fatty acid oxidation, it can be omega (from methyl end) or beta (from carboxyl end). So I think both options are correct.

NGOLELUK PUTAN SAMUEL said:   9 years ago
Fatty acids synthesis begins from methyl end and proceeds towards the carboxylic acid end. Thus, carbon16 and carbon15 are added first and carbon2 and carbon1 are added last.

Eshep said:   1 decade ago
Two carbon units are removed at a time!

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