JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Fat, prior to its oxidation associate with:

    A)  cyclic AMP

    B)  CoA

    C)  GMP                    

    D)         ATP

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The respiratory decomposition of fatty acids is known as beta oxidation, which occurs in liver and adipose tissue. First of all, there is activation of fatty acid, then dehydrogenation of activated fatty acid takes place. This is followed by hydration.   The \[\beta \]- hydroxyl acyl derivative is converted  to \[\beta \]- keto derivative which then reacts with CoA. Finally there is oxidation.


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