Chapter 18, Problem 18.96CP

Interpretation Introduction

To identify: The following steps in the beta oxidation of palmitic acid as activation, first oxidation, hydration, second oxidation, and cleavage.

1. Palmitoyl CoA and FAD form a,ß-unsaturated palmitoyl CoA and FADH2.
2. ß-Keto palmitoyl CoA forms myristoyl CoA and acetyl CoA.
3. Palmitic acid, CoA, and ATP form palmitoyl CoA.
4. a,ß-Unsaturated palmitoyl CoA and H2O form ß-hydroxy palmitoyl CoA.
5. ß-Hydroxy palmitoyl CoA and NAD+ form ß-keto palmitoyl CoA and NADH+H+.