In this article we will discuss about Fatty Acids. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Subject-Matter of Fatty Acids 2. Enzymatic Degradation of Fatty Acids 3. β-Oxidation 4. Biosynthesis 5. Reactions. Contents: Subject-Matter of Fatty Acids Enzymatic Degradation of Fatty Acids β-Oxidation of Fatty Acids Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids Reactions of Fatty Acid Synthetase Complex 1. Subject-Matter [...]
The following points highlight the top three types of lipid. The types are: 1. Simple Lipids 2. Compound Lipids 3. Steroids. Lipid Type # 1. Simple Lipids: They contain only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Triglycerides (fats and oils) and waxes are simple lipids. The hydrolysis to triglycerides yields fatty acids and glycerol, while the hydrolysis of wax (e.g., Bees wax) [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the metabolic process of lipid. Digestion and Absorption: Salivary juice produces a lipid hydrolyzing enzyme, especially in infants and children, known as lingual lipase. Lipids are not digested in the mouth, though lingual lipase is present because the high pH of the mouth does not favour the action of lingual lipase and also [...]