Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 11 - No. 6)
What enzyme is the primary regulator of fatty acid synthesis?
Fatty acid synthase
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Carnitine acyltransferase I
Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
Explanation
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is the primary regulatory enzyme for fatty acid synthesis.