Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 4 - No. 21)

Which enzyme is the rate-limiting step in fatty acid synthesis?
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Fatty acid synthase
Citrate synthase
Malate dehydrogenase

Explanation

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is the rate-limiting enzyme in fatty acid synthesis. Its activity is highly regulated.

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