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Acetate

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  Acetoacetate: A molecular ion, CH3COCH2COO-, derived from acetoacetic acid.

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• Acetyl coenzyme A

  Acetyl coenzyme A: An important metabolic intermediate, derived from various pathways, such as glycolysis, fatty acid oxidation, and degradation of some amino acids. It also represents a key intermediate in lipid biosynthesis. Commonly referred to as acetyl CoA.

• Acetyl phosphate

  Acetyl phosphate: A molecular ion which plays a role in the synthesis of the four-carbon fatty acid, butyric acid. The formula for acetyl phosphate is: CH3COPO42-.

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