Answer to Question #96369 in Biochemistry for Yunzila Iftikhar

Question

Pentothenic acid is a constituent of the co enzyme involved in: a)decarboxylation b)acetylation c)dehydrogenation d)reduction e)oxidation

Answer 1

b) acetylation

Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme-A that serves as a carrier of acyl and acetyl groups. As a result, the coenzyme is involved in the acetylation of proteins and is required for the metabolism of fatty acid and functioning of the citric acid cycle.