Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway: Overview, Enzymes and Regulation

The video tutorial explains fatty acid synthesis, detailing where it occurs, the necessary components, and the process itself. It covers the transport of acetyl CoA via citrate, the role of carboxy biotin, and the regulation of synthesis by various factors. The structure and function of the fatty acid synthase complex are discussed, along with the elongation of the fatty acid chain. The tutorial concludes with the completion of the synthesis process, resulting in the production of palmitate, a 16-carbon saturated fatty acid.

What is the chemical structure of a fatty acid?

What are the two primary locations in the body where fatty acid synthesis occurs?

What is the role of acetyl CoA in fatty acid synthesis?

How does carboxy biotin contribute to the fatty acid synthesis process?

What is the significance of the enzyme acetyl CoA carboxylase in fatty acid synthesis?

What factors inhibit and activate acetyl CoA carboxylase?

Describe the process of how fatty acid synthase extends the fatty acid chain.

What is the final product of the fatty acid synthesis cycle?

How many cycles are involved in the synthesis of palmitate?

What are the total reactants and products in the fatty acid synthesis reaction?