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Identify two reactions that fatty acids undergo.

   Identify two reactions that fatty acids undergo.

Chemistry Matter and Change

Chemistry Matter and Change

Thandi Buthelezi,… 1st Edition

Chapter 23, Problem 15

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Solved by Expert Amy Jiang

02/04/2020

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Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long aliphatic chains, which can be either saturated or unsaturated. They are key components of lipids and play crucial roles in the body, such as energy storage and signaling. Show more…

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Esterification

Esterification is the chemical reaction in which fatty acids react with alcohols, such as glycerol, to form esters like triglycerides. This reaction is fundamental in lipid metabolism, as it allows the storage of fatty acids in a non-polar, energy-dense form that can be mobilized when needed.

Beta-oxidation

Beta-oxidation is the metabolic pathway where fatty acids are broken down in the mitochondria or peroxisomes by sequentially cleaving two-carbon units from the fatty acid chain, converting them into acetyl-CoA. This process is crucial for energy production, as the acetyl-CoA produced enters the citric acid cycle to generate ATP.

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