Chapter 24, Problem 24.18E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation that shows the activation of palmitic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The activation of fatty acids is the reaction of fatty acids with $\text{HS}-\text{CoA}$. The higher fatty acyl $\text{CoA}$ molecules can be activated through β-oxidation. The β-oxidation is a pathway in which fatty acids are broken down into molecules of acyl $\text{CoA}$.