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Synthesis of palmitate A metabolic pathway diagram for Escherichia coli showing how various nutrients-including sugars, fats, glycerol, and amino acids-are broken down into intermediates like pyruvate and acetyl-CoA, leading to the production of energy and other metabolites such as lactate, glutamate, and succinate. Arrows indicate the flow of metabolites between compounds, with key nutrient sources and products highlighted in colored boxes.
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The chemistry of digestion: How food is broken down
Learn about the chemical process the human body uses to digest carbohydrates, proteins,...
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The difference between good and bad fats
Overview of saturated and polyunsaturated fats.
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Trans fat: What is it and how does it impact health?
Learn about trans fat and why it is bad for human health.
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Synthesis of palmitate
Palmitic acid is one of the most prevalent fatty acids occurring in the oils and...
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Catabolism in E. coli
Pathways for the catabolism of nutrients by Escherichia coli.
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