Active moiety of CoA is
Correct Answer: Thiol of pantothenic acid
Description: - Synthesis of coenzyme A from pantothenate occurs in a series of reactions. Pantothenate is first phosphorylated to which cysteine is added. Decarboxylation, followed by addition of AMP moiety and a phosphate (each from ATP) results in coenzyme A.
-Coenzyme A serves as a carrier of activated acetyl or acyl groups (as thiol esters).
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