The acetyl CoA is produced in the mitochondria and must be transported into the cytosol for the synthesis of fatty acids. Which of the following is true regarding the transport of Acetyl CoA?
A. Acetyl CoA is diffused from the mitochondrial membrane
B. Acetyl CoA is transported by its specific transporter protein
C. Acetyl CoA is converted into pyruvate, enters into the cytosol and acetyl CoA is regenerated
D. Acetyl CoA is converted into citrate, enters into the cytosol and acetyl CoA is regenerated.
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C. Protein
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