A process in which fatty acids are broken down to release two acetyl groups, producing NADH and FADH2 in the process. The acetyl groups are used in the Krebs cycle and the electrons of the electron carriers are used to produce ATP via oxidative phosphorylation.

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Enzymes break down lipids such as triglycerides and phospholipids to release glycerol and fatty acid chains, which can be further degraded into molecules to be used for respiration.

Lipid catabolism

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Lipid catabolism involves specific classes of enzymes, primarily lipases and phospholipases. Lipases catalyze the breakdown of triglycerides, while phospholipases catalyze the breakdown of phospholipids. The activity of these enzymes promotes bacterial virulence through the catabolism of host cell resources for energy.

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