Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 7 - No. 7)
Which molecule is the primary source of acetyl-CoA for fatty acid synthesis in the cytosol?
Pyruvate
Citrate
Malonyl-CoA
Palmitate
Explanation
Citrate carries acetyl-CoA from the mitochondria to the cytosol where it is used for fatty acid synthesis.
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