Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 9)
What is the role of citrate in fatty acid synthesis?
A substrate for the fatty acid synthase
A cofactor for acetyl-CoA carboxylase
A means of transporting acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol
Inhibiting fatty acid synthesis
Explanation
Citrate transports acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol, where fatty acid synthesis occurs.
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