Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 1)
What is the primary function of the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase?
To synthesize fatty acids.
To break down fatty acids.
To carboxylate acetyl-CoA.
To transport fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane.
Explanation
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase catalyzes the carboxylation of Acetyl-CoA to Malonyl-CoA, the committed step in fatty acid synthesis.
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