Which Statement Is NOT True of the Fatty Acid Elongation

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the fatty acid elongation system of vertebrate cells?

• A) It involves the same four-step sequence seen in the fatty acid synthase complex.
• B) It is located in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
• C) It produces stearoyl-CoA by the extension of palmitoyl-CoA.
• D) It uses malonyl-CoA as a substrate.
• E) The immediate precursor of the added carbons is acetyl-CoA.

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