Letter A

Acetyl coenzyme A

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An important metabolic intermediate, derived from various pathways, such as glycolysis, fatty acid oxidation, and degradation of some amino acids.

It also represents a key intermediate in lipid biosynthesis.

Commonly referred to as acetyl CoA

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