Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 3 - No. 18)

Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of malonyl-CoA?

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase

Fatty acid synthase

Citrate synthase

Malate dehydrogenase

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase catalyzes the carboxylation of Acetyl-CoA to form malonyl-CoA.