In a well fed state, acetyl CoA obtained from diet is least used in the synthesis of
Correct Answer: Acetoacetate
Description: Ketone bodies (acetoacetate) synthesis is decreased in fed state, so acetyl-CoA is not used for synthesis of ketone bodies in fed state.
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Fatty acid (palimitoyl CoA) synthesis is increased in fed state. Fatty acids are synthesized from acetyl-CoA.
In fed state acetyl-CoA is oxidized via TCA cycle. Acetyl-CoA condenses with oxaloacetate to form citrate.
Oxalosuccinate is an intermediate of TCA cycle.
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