Which Enzyme Catalyzes the Formation of Malonyl-CoA,the Committed Step in Fatty

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of malonyl-CoA,the committed step in fatty acid biosynthesis?

• A)fatty acid synthase
• B)pyruvate carboxylase
• C)propionate carboxylase
• D)acetyl-CoA carboxylase

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