Chapter 19.4, Problem 1P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of acetyl-CoA molecules gets prepared from given molecule of palmitic acid should be determined.

Concept introduction:

$\beta$-Oxidation of fats: In this process the fatty acyl-CoA gets converted into acetyl-CoA following 4 steps where the 2 carbons get removed in each step as acetyl-CoA with help of four different enzymes.

Kinase: It is enzyme which serves as a catalyst in reaction of transferring phosphoryl group into the substrate.

Substrate: The molecule where the reaction takes place with help of enzymes.