Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781464126116
Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 21, Problem 4P

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The [2-H2] acetyl-CoA and an excess of unlabeled malonyl-CoA are added as substrate, the number of deuterium atoms which are incorporated into every molecule of palmitate, and their location.

Introduction:

Fatty acid synthesis is the common pathway which uses acetyl-CoA as substrate for fatty acid synthesis. It occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. Fatty acid synthases help in fatty acids synthesis from acetyl-CoA and NADPH.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The unlabeled acetyl-CoA and [2-2H] acetyl-CoA are added as substrates, the number of deuterium atoms are incorporated into every molecule of palmitate and their location is to be explained.

Introduction:

Fatty acid synthesis is the common pathway which use acetyl-CoA as substrate for fatty acid synthesis. It occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. Acetyl-CoA and NADPH produces fatty acids in the presence of enzyme fatty acid synthases.

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