Fatty Acid Catabolism Flashcards
1
Q
How are fatty acids broken down to produce energy?
A
Fatty acids cross the cell membrane, traverse the cytosol, and reach the mitochondria for energy production.
2
Q
What role does carnitine play in fatty acid breakdown?
A
Carnitine facilitates the transport of fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane.
3
Q
What happens to fatty acids inside the mitochondria?
A
Fatty acids undergo beta-oxidation and are broken down into 2-carbon blocks as acetyl-CoA.
4
Q
What happens to acetyl-CoA after beta-oxidation?
A
Acetyl-CoA enters the Krebs cycle, where it is oxidized to CO2 and H2O.
5
Q
How is energy produced during fatty acid breakdown?
A
Energy is generated through the electron transport chain, using the energy from the Krebs cycle to produce ATP.
