Polyunsaturated Fat Oxidation

The video tutorial explains the beta oxidation of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid. It details the process of shortening the carbon chain through multiple rounds of beta oxidation, generating FADH2, NADH, and acetyl CoA. The tutorial also covers the use of specific enzymes like isomerase and reductase, highlighting the bypass of FADH2 production and the consumption of NADPH. The video concludes with a tally of the products generated and discusses the energy efficiency of oxidizing unsaturated versus saturated fats.

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