Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.7 - Oxidation of Fatty Acids - Figure 18.16 - Page 654: 1

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In the absence of Carbohydrates, fatty acids in body are broken down which undergo Beta-oxidation to acetyl-CoA. In the presence of large quantities, some are utilized in citric acid cycle, while remaining re accumulated in liver, where they combine to form Ketones.

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