Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 6 - No. 31)

What is the role of citrate in fatty acid synthesis?
It transports acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol.
It is a substrate in the fatty acid synthase complex.
It is an allosteric activator of fatty acid synthase.
It inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids.

Explanation

Citrate carries acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol.

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