Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 33)

What is the role of malonyl-CoA in fatty acid synthesis?
It is a primer molecule
It inhibits fatty acid synthesis
It is an elongation substrate
It activates acetyl-CoA carboxylase

Explanation

Malonyl-CoA is a substrate used for the elongation of the fatty acid chain.

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