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Adipate Catabolism

Adipate Catabolism

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Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry

University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the metabolism of adipate, a product of alpha oxidation of a 12-carbon fatty acid. It details the conversion of adipate into usable cellular components through a process similar to beta oxidation. Key reactions include the use of adipoyl CoA synthetase, FAD-dependent dehydrogenase, and NAD-dependent dehydrogenase, leading to the formation of succinyl CoA and acetyl CoA, which enter the TCA cycle. The video concludes with a preview of alpha oxidation, noted for its complexity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of adipoyl cohoe synthetase in adipate metabolism?

It removes carboxyl groups from adipate.

It synthesizes new fatty acids from adipate.

It converts adipate into a form that can be used in beta oxidation.

It breaks down adipate into smaller molecules.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme is responsible for converting adipate into Eno wheel Co A?

NAD-dependent dehydrogenase

FAD-dependent dehydrogenase

Eno wheel COA hydratase

Thiolase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of water in the conversion of Eno wheel Co A?

It acts as a catalyst.

It is a byproduct of the reaction.

It is consumed in the reaction to form beta hydroxy acyl Co A.

It is used to break down FADH2.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which molecule is formed after the action of NAD-dependent dehydrogenase on beta hydroxy acyl Co A?

Succinyl Co A

Acetyl Co A

Beta keto acyl Co A

Eno wheel Co A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the final products of the adipate metabolism pathway?

Adipate and ATP

Succinyl Co A and Acetyl Co A

Beta hydroxy acyl Co A and NADH

Eno wheel Co A and FADH2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does succinyl Co A enter the TCA cycle?

Through FAD-dependent dehydrogenase

Through citrate synthase

Through succinyl-CoA synthetase

Through NAD-dependent dehydrogenase

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the adipate metabolism pathway?

It is a process that only occurs in plants.

It is a wasteful process with no cellular benefits.

It is a modified beta oxidation pathway that utilizes adipate efficiently.

It is a unique pathway with no relation to beta oxidation.

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