Process of α – Oxidation and β – Oxidation in Plants
Let us make an in-depth study of the process of α – oxidation and β – oxidation in plants. Long chain fatty acids are now broken down by the processes of a-oxidation and β-oxidation. The later ultimately produces the active 2-C units, the acetyl-CoA (CH3CO.CoA). α-Oxidation: By this process, the long chain of fatty acid is gradually broken down until [...]