In this article we will discuss about the interrelations between carbohydrates and lipid metabolisms. Transformation of Carbohydrates into Lipids: In most animals and in man, when dietary carbohydrates are in excess, the oxidation of a part of glucose maintains relatively high concentrations of ATP, NADH and NADPH; this will promote: i. The synthesis of glycogen from glucose, which requires UTP [...]
The following points highlight the three main reactions involved in the synthesis of fatty acids. The reactions are: 1. Initiation Reaction 2. Chain Elongation Reactions 3. Termination Reaction. 1. Initiation Reaction: In this reaction, acetyl CoA transfers its acetyl group to one of the —SH groups of multienzyme complex, i.e., fatty acid synthetase. 2. Chain Elongation Reactions: Six different reactions [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Fatty Acids 2. Classification of Fatty Acids 3. Properties. Meaning of Fatty Acids: The acids which are combined with glycerol in the naturally occurring fats are called fatty acids. These acids contain even number of carbon atoms linked together in long chains which are in general un-branched. The chain contains [...]