Which of the following is the allosteric activator of Acetyl-CoA carboxylase?: (A) Malonyl-CoA, (B) Acetyl-CoA, (C) Citrate, (D) Biotin
Answer is C. Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is active when it is polymerized. Citrate promotes its polymerization. Citrate is an indicator of high-energy status. Palmitoyl-CoA inhibits its polymerization.