Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 9 - No. 26)

What is the role of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) in fatty acid synthesis?
It catalyzes the formation of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA.
It catalyzes the synthesis of palmitate from acetyl-CoA.
It transports acetyl-CoA across the mitochondrial membrane.
It is not involved in fatty acid synthesis.

Explanation

ACC catalyzes the carboxylation of acetyl-CoA to form malonyl-CoA.

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