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In the beta oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids with even-number position double bonds, the 2,4 dienoyl-CoA reductase uses NADPH to convert two conjugated double bonds into a single double bond. Desaturases use NADH in catalyzing the conversion of single bonds to double bonds.

a) Explain why this is a discrepancy

b) Why do the desaturase enzymes need NADH?

c) Which contains more extractable energy: an 18:0 or an 18:1 fatty acid?

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Nestor Rutherford
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