​ When Using Leptin to Control Obesity, Reduction in the Activity

question 55

Multiple Choice

​ When using leptin to control obesity, reduction in the activity of the _____  enzyme leads to a decrease in malonyl-CoA levels and oxidation of fatty acids by mitochondria.

• A) acetyl-CoA carboxylase
• B) D-xylulose reductase
• C) pyruvate dehydrogenase
• D) monoamine oxidase

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