Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 9)

Which molecule is the precursor to fatty acyl-CoA in fatty acid synthesis?
Citrate
Acetyl-CoA
Malonyl-CoA
Palmitate

Explanation

Acetyl-CoA is converted to malonyl-CoA, which is then used for fatty acid synthesis. Acetyl-CoA is the initial building block.

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