Cytochrome c Oxidase

The video explores the mechanism of cytochrome C oxidase, highlighting its role in electron transfer and the importance of oxygen as the final electron acceptor in the respiratory chain. It also discusses the impact of inhibitors like cyanide. The second part of the video delves into the beta oxidation of linoleic acid, explaining the process and the role of different enzymes, emphasizing the inefficiency of oxidizing unsaturated fatty acids due to bypassing FADH2 production and the use of NADPH.

Explain the process of beta oxidation for unsaturated fatty acids.

Discuss the role of enzymes in the oxidation of fatty acids.

What is the significance of NADPH in metabolic processes?

What are the differences in energy yield between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids during oxidation?