Answer to Question #96369 in Biochemistry for Yunzila Iftikhar

Question #96369
Pentothenic acid is a constituent of the co enzyme involved in: a)decarboxylation b)acetylation c)dehydrogenation d)reduction e)oxidation
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2019-10-14T10:53:28-0400

b) acetylation

Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme-A that serves as a carrier of acyl and acetyl groups. As a result, the coenzyme is involved in the acetylation of proteins and is required for the metabolism of fatty acid and functioning of the citric acid cycle.


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