The carbon chain of fatty acids is shortened by 2 carbon atoms at a time. This involves successive reactions catalysed by 4 enzymes. These act in the following order: A. Acetyl CoA... The carbon chain of fatty acids is shortened by 2 carbon atoms at a time. This involves successive reactions catalysed by 4 enzymes. These act in the following order: A. Acetyl CoA dehydrogenase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase, enoyl hydratase, thiolase B. Acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase, enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase C. Acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase, enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase D. Enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase, acyl CoA dehydrogenase, acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase
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The question is asking about the specific order of enzyme reactions involved in the shortening of fatty acid chains by two carbon atoms at a time. It provides four sequences of enzymes and requires identification of the correct order.
Answer
Acyl CoA dehydrogenase, enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase.
The correct order is Acyl CoA dehydrogenase, enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase.
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The correct order is Acyl CoA dehydrogenase, enoyl hydratase, OH acyl CoA dehydrogenase, thiolase.
More Information
This order of enzymes catalyzes the beta-oxidation of fatty acids, whereby the fatty acid chain is cleaved from the end, releasing acetyl CoA.
Tips
Make sure not to confuse the order of enzymes involved. Each enzyme has a specific role and order in the beta-oxidation process.
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