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coenzyme a

 

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Noun coenzyme a has 1 sense
  1. coenzyme A - a coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids
    --1 is a kind of
    coenzyme

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Coenzyme A


Definition:

Coenzyme A is a coenzyme molecule that plays a crucial role in various metabolic reactions in the body. It acts as a carrier of acyl groups and is involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.


Sample Sentences:

  1. In order for fatty acids to be metabolized, they need to bind with coenzyme A.
  2. Research has shown that a deficiency in coenzyme A can lead to metabolic disorders.
  3. The enzyme responsible for the transfer of acyl groups to coenzyme A is called acyl-CoA synthetase.

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