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Acetyl Co-A acts as a substrate for all the enzymes except______________?

Correct answer: B. Malic enzyme

  • A. HMG-Co A synthase
  • B. Malic enzyme
  • C. Malonyl CoA synthetase
  • D. Fatty acid synthetase

Explanation

Malic enzyme uses malate and NADP+ to form pyruvate, so acetyl-CoA is not its substrate. Acetyl-CoA participates in ketogenesis, fatty-acid synthesis, and the priming step of fatty-acid synthase.

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