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acetyl coa

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a⋅ce⋅tyl-co⋅en⋅zyme A

[uh-seet-l-koh-en-zahym, uh-set-, as-i-tl-]
–noun Biochemistry.
the acetylated form of coenzyme A, formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in animal metabolism.
Also called a⋅ce⋅tyl-CoA [uh-seet-l-koh-ey, uh-set-, as-i-tl-] .


Origin:
1950–55
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Main Entry: acetyl CoA
Pronunciation: -"kO-'A
Function: noun
: ACETYL COENZYMEA
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acetyl CoA abbr.
acetyl coenzyme A

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