Acetyl CoA carboxylase regulates fatty acid synthesis by which of the following mechanisms? A. Allosteric regulation B. Covalent modification C. Induction and repression D. None of... Acetyl CoA carboxylase regulates fatty acid synthesis by which of the following mechanisms? A. Allosteric regulation B. Covalent modification C. Induction and repression D. None of the above
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The question is asking about the regulation mechanism of Acetyl CoA carboxylase in fatty acid synthesis. It presents multiple choice options, and the goal is to identify which option accurately describes the mechanism of regulation.
Answer
Allosteric regulation.
The final answer is Allosteric regulation.
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The final answer is Allosteric regulation.
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Acetyl CoA carboxylase regulates fatty acid synthesis mainly through allosteric regulation, involving feedback mechanisms by metabolites such as citrate.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse allosteric regulation with covalent modification, which also modulates many enzymes but differently.
Sources
- Short-term regulation of acetyl CoA carboxylase: is the key enzyme ... - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6.12: Fatty Acid Synthesis - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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