BIOCHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site acetyl coenzyme A A coenzyme derivative in the metabolism of glucose and fatty acids that contributes substrates to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle). Commonly referred to as acetyl CoA, it is also a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of lipids. Acetyl coenzyme A is formed when a two-carbon acetyl group is added to the coenzyme A carrier group. Related category    • BIOCHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP