Which of these key enzymes for fatty acid metabolism catalyzes the commitment step for fatty acid synthesis? Choose one: A. Fatty acyl-CoA synthetase B. Carnitine acyltransferase I C. Acetyl-CoA carboxylase D. Fatty acid synthase
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