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29.3 Catabolism of Triacylglycerols: β-Oxidation

The fatty acids that result from triacylglycerol hydrolysis are converted into thioesters with coenzyme A and then catabolized by a repetitive four-step sequence of reactions called the β-oxidation pa

1. The fatty acids that result from triacylglycerol hydrolysis

The fatty acids that result from triacylglycerol hydrolysis

2. Step 1 of Figure 29.4: Introduction of a Double Bond

Step 1 of Figure 29.4: Introduction of a Double Bond

3. One suggested mechanism has the reaction taking place by a c

One suggested mechanism has the reaction taking place by a c

4. Step 2 of Figure 29.4: Conjugate Addition of Water

Step 2 of Figure 29.4: Conjugate Addition of Water

5. Step 3 of Figure 29.4: Alcohol Oxidation

Step 3 of Figure 29.4: Alcohol Oxidation

6. Step 4 of Figure 29.4: Chain Cleavage

Step 4 of Figure 29.4: Chain Cleavage

7. Look at the catabolism of myristic acid shown in Figure 29.5

Look at the catabolism of myristic acid shown in Figure 29.5

8. Problem 29-3 (a) Palmitic acid, CH_{\text{3}}(CH_{\text{2}})

Problem 29-3 (a) Palmitic acid, CH_{\text{3}}(CH_{\text{2}})

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