What type of linkage occurs between ACP and the intermediates in fatty acid biosynthesis?
A)ester
B)thioester
C)amide
D)ether

Name: What type of linkage occurs between ACP and the intermediates in fatty acid biosynthesis? A)ester B)thioester C)amide D)ether
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Thioester linkage occurs between ACP (acyl carrier protein) and the intermediates in fatty acid biosynthesis. The thioester bond is formed between the carboxyl of the intermediate molecule and the sulfhydryl group of ACP.

What Type of Linkage Occurs Between ACP and the Intermediates