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CITRATE CLEAVAGE ENZYME

\sˈɪtɹe͡ɪt klˈiːvɪd͡ʒ ˈɛnza͡ɪm], \sˈɪtɹe‍ɪt klˈiːvɪd‍ʒ ˈɛnza‍ɪm], \s_ˈɪ_t_ɹ_eɪ_t k_l_ˈiː_v_ɪ_dʒ ˈɛ_n_z_aɪ_m]\

Definitions of CITRATE CLEAVAGE ENZYME

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An enzyme that, in the presence of ATP and CoA, catalyzes the cleavage of citrate to yield acetyl CoA, oxaloacetate, ADP, and orthophosphate. This reaction represents an important step in fatty acid biosynthesis. EC 4.1.3.8.

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