Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
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Chapter 29, Problem 29.15P
Interpretation Introduction
(a)
Interpretation:
Where in the body does fatty acid, synthesis occur should be explained.
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Fatty acid synthesis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
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(b)
Interpretation:
Whether fatty acid degradation occurs at the same position where its synthesis, should be determined.
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Fatty acid degradation is the process in which fatty acids are broken down to form acetyl-CoA.
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