The Rate-Limiting Step in Fatty Acid Synthesis Is:
A) Condensation $\beta$

question 52

Multiple Choice

The rate-limiting step in fatty acid synthesis is:

• A) condensation of acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA.
• B) formation of acetyl-CoA from acetate.
• C) formation of malonyl-CoA from malonate and coenzyme A.
• D) the reaction catalyzed by acetyl-CoA carboxylase.
• E) the reduction of the acetoacetyl group to a \(\beta\)-hydroxybutyryl group.

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