Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 46)
Which of the following molecules is a precursor for fatty acid synthesis?
Acetyl-CoA
Pyruvate
Citrate
Malate
Vysvětlení
Acetyl-CoA is the primary substrate for fatty acid synthesis. It is transported from the mitochondria to the cytosol where fatty acid synthesis takes place.