Interpretation:
The difference between
Concept introduction:
Fatty acids are aliphatic mono-
The process of catabolism of fatty acids includes three major parts and they are,
Activation of fatty acid and its transport into mitochondria
Beta-oxidation
Electron transport chain
Fatty acids in the body are mostly oxidized by
Lipogenesis is the
Lipogenesis requires;
Synthesis of fatty acids and glycerol
Activation of fatty acids by CoA and glycerol by glycerokinase
The combination of activated fatty acids and activated glycerol to produce TAG (triacylglycerol)
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