In a laboratory experiment two groups of rats are fed two different fatty acids as their sole source of carbon for a month The

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In a laboratory experiment two groups of rats are fed two different fatty acids as their sole source of carbon for a month The first group gets heptanoic acid 7 0 and the second gets octanoic acid 8 0 After the experiment a striking differnece is seen and have gained weight whereas the second group are weak and have lost weight as a result of losing muscle mass Explain the biochemical basis for this difference by answering the following questions a Describe the differences in the beta oxidation pathways between the two fatty acids Draw out structures that would prove your point You don t need to repeat the steps in beta oxidation state the number of rounds b What are the major end products for the breakdown of 7 0 and 8 0 Explain how the end products can lead to different metabolic pathways that may result in the physical differences in the 2 rat groups 10 pts c How much net ATP can one get out of 1 molecule of 7 0 and 8 0 Please account for the fatty acid activation step You don t need to show the beta oxidation pathways but please show the math and brief explanation on how you have derived your answer

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