Decomposition aftes death (Protein, Fat, Flashcards

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Fat decomposition how does it work?

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starts with hydrolysis then creates saturated and unsaturated fatty acids then in different environments (with or without oxygen) the process continues through hydrogeneration and oxidation then ends with a mix of adipocere, saturated fatty acids, fatty acids salts and breakdown of aldehydes and ketones

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Carbohydrates Decomposition?

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The body’s stored glycogen starts breaking down into glucose then the process changes wheather there’s oxygen(aerobic) and no oxygen (anaerobic). if oxygen the body oxidizes glucose fully without oxygen it shifts to hypoxic and anoxic conditions.

WITHOUT OXYGEN- the body produces acids, alcohols, and gases like carbon dioxide

Final substance are CO2, water, and organic acids

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