acetyl-coenzyme A

American  

[uh-seet-l-koh-en-zahym, uh-set-, as-i-tl-] / əˈsit l koʊˈɛn zaɪm, əˈsɛt-, ˈæs ɪ tl- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the acetylated form of coenzyme A, formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in animal metabolism.

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acetyl coenzyme A Scientific  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of acetyl-coenzyme A

First recorded in 1950–55