Pantothenic acid is coenzyme for which of the following reaction
Correct Answer: Acetylation
Description: The functions of pantothenic acid are exerted through coenzyme A or CoA (A for acetylation). Coenzyme A is a central molecule involved in all the metabolisms (carbohydrate, lipid and protein).
NOTE : Pantothenic acid as a part of CoA takes part in :
Fatty acid oxidation
Acetylation
Citric acid cycle
Cholesterol synthesis
Ref : Satyanarayana. 3rd ed, pg - 149
Category:
Biochemistry
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