In the Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway,how Many ATPs and NADPHs

question 21

Essay

In the fatty acid synthesis pathway,how many ATPs and NADPHs are needed to add two carbons to the growing fatty acid chain starting with an acetyl-CoA?

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