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acetyl-coenzyme 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.
acetyl coenzyme A
- A compound that functions as a coenzyme in many biological reactions. It is formed as an intermediate step in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also called acetyl CoA. Chemical formula: C 23 H 38 N 7 O 17 P 3 S.
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Origin of acetyl-coenzyme A1
First recorded in 1950–55
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