B-Oxidation of Fatty Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Enzymes involved in this process
A
Acyl Synthase
CAT-I
CAT-II
2
Q
First step
A
Activation using ATP
Reacts with CoA-SH to form Acyl CoA
3
Q
What catalyses first step
A
Acyl Synthetase
4
Q
Carnitine
A
Transport
Attaches to fatty acid
5
Q
What enzymes catalyses the attachment of Carnitine
A
Carnitine Acyl Transferase (CAT-1)
6
Q
Where is CAT-1 located
A
Outermitochondrial membrane
7
Q
CAT-II
A
located on inner mitochondiral membrane
Reverse reaction to remove cartinine
8
Q
Steps involved in FA oxidation
A
Activation Oxidation Hydration Oxidation Thiolysis (Thiolase)
9
Q
Yield
A
8 Acetyl CoA
7 NADH
7 FADH2
10
Q
Where can the acetyl CoA go
A
Citric acid cycle to produce ATP
