The below mentioned article provides a note on the process of ketogeneis, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. In vertebrates, the acetyl-coenzyme A originating from the β-oxidation can leave the mitochondrion in the form of citrate. However a notable part of this acetyl-coA is used for the synthesis of ketone substances: acetoacetic acid, β-hydroxy-butyric acid and acetone. This [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of biosynthesis of steroids, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol: The main steps of the biosynthesis of cholesterol are diagrammatically represented in figure 5-22. The first reaction consists of the condensation of 2 molecules of acetyl-coA. It is the reverse of the reaction which takes place during [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of biosynthesis of fatty acids, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Synthesis of Saturated Fatty Acids: It must be pointed out at the very outset that the biosynthesis of fatty acids does not generally take place by the reactions — in the reverse direction — of β-oxidation; the latter are [...]