Chapter 18: Problem 94
Identify each of the following reactions a to e in the \(\beta\) oxida tion of palmitic acid, a \(\mathrm{C}_{16}\) fatty acid, as (1) activation (2) dehydrogenation (3) hydration (4) oxidation (5) cleavage a. Palmityl CoA and FAD form \(\alpha, \beta\) -unsaturated palmityl CoA and \(\mathrm{FADH}_{2}\). b. \(\beta\) -Keto palmityl CoA forms myristyl CoA and acetyl CoA. c. Palmitic acid, CoA, and ATP form palmityl CoA. d. \(\alpha, \beta\) -Unsaturated palmityl \(\mathrm{CoA}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) form \(\beta\) -hydroxy palmityl CoA. e. \(\beta\) -Hydroxy palmityl CoA and NAD \(^{+}\) form \(\beta\) -keto palmityl \(\mathrm{CoA}\) and \(\mathrm{NADH}+\mathrm{H}^{+}\)
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