Acetyl CoA
July 30, 2005 by Linda Lazarides
Filed under Database
Acetyl CoA is an intermediate product in the production of energy. It can be formed from pyruvate (which in turn is formed from glucose or glycerol), or from fats or some of the amino acids. It enters the Krebs cycle where its energy is released by oxidation.
Also see Energy production
Information compiled by Linda Lazarides
Naturopathic Nutritionist, Author, Educator
Linda Lazarides is Course Director of the School of Modern Naturopathy and author of eight books on health, nutrition and naturopathy.
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