Chapter 17, Problem 5P

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The two equations related to the two steps of the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme $\text{acyl-CoA}$ synthetase.

Introduction:

The formation of fatty $\text{acyl-CoA}$ molecules is by reversible reaction of fatty acids catalyzed by $\text{acyl-CoA}$ synthetase. Fatty $\text{acyl-CoA}$ are the temporary molecules which are synthesized when coenzyme A attaches with the ends of fatty acids. It undergoes beta oxidation and forms $\text{acetyl-CoA}$ that enters citric acid cycle.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The way in which reversible reaction by $\text{acyl-CoA}$ synthetase can help in the formation of fatty acyl-coenzyme A.

Introduction:

The formation of fatty $\text{acyl-CoA}$ molecules is by reversible reaction of fatty acids catalyzed by $\text{acyl-CoA}$ synthetase. Fatty $\text{acyl-CoA}$ are the temporary molecules which are synthesized when coenzyme A attach with the ends of fatty acids. It undergoes beta oxidation and forms $\text{acetyl-CoA}$ that enters citric acid cycle.