To oxidize the fatty acid molecule with a cis-double bond between carbons 5 and

Question

To oxidize the fatty acid molecule with a cis-double bond between carbons 5 and 6, which enzyme(s) is(are) needed in addition to the enzymes needed for -oxidation?

A) Enoyl-CoA isomerase only.

B) 2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase only.

C) Both enoyl-CoA isomerase and 2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase.

D) No additional enzymes are needed besides the normal ones for -oxidation.

A) Enoyl-CoA isomerase only.

B) 2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase only.

C) Both enoyl-CoA isomerase and 2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase.

D) No additional enzymes are needed besides the normal ones for -oxidation.

Explanation / Answer

Answer is

A) Enoyl-CoA isomerase only.

Only this enzyme can oxidise at beta of fatty acids

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