the synthesis of malonyl-CoA, and the overall reaction for the synthesis of palmitoyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA.

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Explain the stoichiometry of fatty acid synthesis Carefully count and account for each of the atoms
and charges in the equations for the synthesis of palmitoyl-CoA, the synthesis of malonyl-CoA, and
the overall reaction for the synthesis of palmitoyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA.

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