malonyl CoA

noun

-ˌkō-ˈā

: a compound C₂₆H₃₈N₇O₁₉P₃S that is formed by carboxylation of acetyl coenzyme A and is an intermediate in fatty acid synthesis

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“Malonyl CoA.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/malonyl%20CoA. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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