Chapter 12, Problem 3IA.1Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference between the fatty Acyl CoA at the top of the cycle and fatty Acyl CoA at the bottom of the cycle.

Introduction:

The activation of fatty acids takes place prior to entering into mitochondria. The intermediate structure (fatty Acyl CoA) is formed by reaction of fatty acids with $\text{Coenzyme}\text{A}$ and $\text{ATP}$.