Beta Oxidation Flashcards by Sophie Barlow | Brainscape

Q

What is beta oxidation?

A

The use of fats

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What does it need lots of?

A

Oxygen

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What does fat use require?

A

Glycogen

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What process do fatty acids undergo?

A

Beta oxidation

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What does BO convert fatty acids into?

A

Acetyl coenzyme

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What is stored fat broken down into?

A

Glycerol and free fatty acids

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What does BO require more of?

A

Time and more oxygen than glucose to metabolise.

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Fatty acid transport=

A

20mins-slow

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1 molecule of FA produces more ATP than what?

A

Glucose but it takes longer.

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