Biochemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305577206
Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 24, Problem 22P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The equation in section 24.1 should be rewritten to describe the synthesis of behenic acid.
Concept Introduction:
The net reaction for the formation of palmitate from acetyl CoA is
Fatty acid biosynthesis depends on the reductive power of NADPH.
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