Multiple choice

Which of the following functions is performed by biotin?

  1. Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA

  2. Acts as a coenzyme for acetyl-CoA carboxylase

  3. Beta-oxidation of fatty acids

  4. Metabolism of nucleic acids
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Explanation

Biotin is a critical coenzyme for acetyl CoA carboxylase, which is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids from acetate.

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