Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 50)
What is the role of the fatty acid synthase (FAS) complex?
Catalyzes the breakdown of fatty acids.
Synthesizes fatty acids from Acetyl-CoA.
Transports fatty acids into mitochondria.
Stores fatty acids in adipose tissue.
Explanation
The fatty acid synthase (FAS) complex catalyzes the series of reactions that build a fatty acid molecule from Acetyl-CoA.
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