Question
Pantothenic acid is needed for donating the following moiety ‑
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Acetyl (or acyl) CoA
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| B. |
Carboxyl
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| C. |
Hydroxyl
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| D. |
Amino
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Acetyl (or acyl) CoA
Pantothenic acid functions as a coenzyme by providing building block of coenzyme A and ACP
- Coenzyme-A participates in reactions of the citric acid cycle, fatty acid oxidation, acetylation, and cholesterol synthesis.
- ACP takes part in the fatty acid synthesis