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29.4 Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids

One of the most striking features of the common fatty acids is that they have an even number of carbon atoms (Table 27.1). This occurs because all fatty acids are derived biosynthetically from acetyl

1. One of the most striking features of the common fatty acids

One of the most striking features of the common fatty acids

2. Steps 1–2 of Figure 29.6: Acyl Transfers

Steps 1–2 of Figure 29.6: Acyl Transfers

3. In bacteria, ACP is a small protein of 77 residues that tran

In bacteria, ACP is a small protein of 77 residues that tran

4. Steps 3–4 of Figure 29.6: Carboxylation and Acyl Transfer

Steps 3–4 of Figure 29.6: Carboxylation and Acyl Transfer

5. Step 5 of Figure 29.6: Condensation

Step 5 of Figure 29.6: Condensation

6. Steps 6–8 of Figure 29.6: Reduction and Dehydration

Steps 6–8 of Figure 29.6: Reduction and Dehydration

7. The net effect of the eight steps in the fatty-acid biosynth

The net effect of the eight steps in the fatty-acid biosynth

8. Problem 29-5 Evidence for the role of acetate in fatty-acid

Problem 29-5 Evidence for the role of acetate in fatty-acid

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