Acetyl-CoA is transpoed out of the mitochondria in order to serve as a substrate for fatty acid or cholesterol synthesis. Which of the following enzymes used in this transpo process provides NADPH required for these reductive biosynthesis reactions?
Do not confuse malic enzyme with malate dehydrogenase. Malate dehydrogenase Malic enzyme Produces NADH Produces NADPH
ATP-citrate lyase
Citrate synthase
Malate dehydrogenase
Malic enzyme
Fatty acid and synthesis