Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 6 - No. 28)
What is the role of malonyl-CoA in fatty acid synthesis?
It is the initial substrate for fatty acid synthesis.
It provides the two-carbon units for chain elongation.
It inhibits fatty acid synthesis.
It transports acetyl-CoA to the mitochondria.
Explanation
Malonyl-CoA provides the two-carbon units for chain elongation in fatty acid synthesis.
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