Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781285869759
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 29, Problem 29.18P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The name of the first enzyme in fatty acid synthesis is to be stated.

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Fatty acids contain carboxylic group at the end of the long hydrocarbon chain. On the basis of the presence of double bonds, there are two types of fatty acids, saturated fatty acid, and unsaturated fatty acid. The double bonds between carbon atoms are absent in saturated fatty acids, whereas unsaturated fatty acids possess at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The role of the first enzyme in fatty acid synthesis is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Fatty acids contain carboxylic group at the end of the long hydrocarbon chain. On the basis of the presence of double bonds, there are two types of fatty acids, saturated fatty acid, and unsaturated fatty acid. The double bonds between carbon atoms are absent in saturated fatty acids, whereas unsaturated fatty acids possess at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

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