Each band on the gel represents a different protein (or protein subunit); _____ proteins move through the gel more _____ than_____ proteins and therefore are found nearer the _____ of the gel.

#Question id: 998

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Which of the following statements apply (applies) to the B oxidation of fatty acids?

1.  The process takes place in the cytosol of mammalian cells.

2.  Carbon atoms are removed from the acyl chain one at a time.

3.  Before oxidation, fatty acids must be converted to their CoA derivatives.

4.  NADP+ is the electron acceptor.

5.  The products of B oxidation can directly enter the citric acid cycle for further oxidation.

#Question id: 999

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The balanced equation for the degradation of CH3(CH2)10COOH via the B-oxidation pathway is:

#Question id: 1000

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

 Which of the following is (are) true of the B oxidation of long-chain fatty acids?

1. The enzyme complex that catalyzes the reaction contains biotin.

2. FADH2 serves as an electron carrier.

3. NADH serves as an electron carrier.

4. Oxidation of an 18-carbon fatty acid produces six molecules of propionyl-CoA.

5. Oxidation of a 15-carbon fatty acid produces at least one propionyl-CoA.

#Question id: 1001

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The following fatty acid, in which the indicated carbon is labeled with ¹⁴C, is fed to an animal:  ¹⁴CH₃(CH₂)₉COOH After allowing 30 minutes for fatty acid B oxidation, the label would most likely be recovered in:

#Question id: 1002

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

What would be the product of the transamination of the structure shown below? (The unionized forms are shown.)

#Question id: 1003

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The glucose-alanine cycle provides ________.