Which One of the Following Statements Best Applies to Synthesis

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best applies to synthesis of fatty acids in E.coli extracts?

• A)Acyl intermediates are thioesters of a low molecular weight protein called acyl carrier protein.
• B)CO₂ or HCO₃^- is essential.
• C)Reducing equivalents are provided by NADPH.
• D)The ultimate source of all the carbon atoms in the fatty acid product is acetyl-CoA.
• E)All of the above

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