The irreversibility of the thiokinase reactions (formation of initial acyl-CoA)
A. make this activation reaction the committed step on the pathway
B. is due to the subsequent hydrolysis of the product
C. applies only to even-chain fatty acids
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer:D
The irreversibility of the thiokinase reactions (formation of initial acyl-CoA)
A. make this activation reaction the committed step on the pathway B. is due to the subsequent hydrolysis of the product C. applies only to even-chain fatty acids D. both (a) and (b)