Chapter 14.6, Problem 5QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction step in the process of ketogenesis characterized by ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}+{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{C}}_{\text{6}}$ equation has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Ketogenesis is a metabolic process by which ketone bodies are produced by the breakdown of fatty acids and ketogenic amino acids. This metabolic process supplies organs with needed energy under certain circumstances such as starvation. Fatty acid molecules degrade into acetyl CoA which is utilized as reactants in the process of ketogenesis. These molecules of acetyl CoA undergo the process of condensation twice, followed by chain cleavage and hydrogenation to produce ketone bodies.