Answer:
The third stage in the synthesis of fatty acids is the synthesis of palmitic acid (letter e)
Explanation:
The synthesis of fatty acids takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell. The first step is the transport of acetyl-CoA to the cytoplasm. This came in the form of citrate usually from the pyruvate generated in the glycolysis from the mitochondria. The citrate is enzymatically transformed into acetyl-CoA.
Once the acetyl-CoA is in the cytoplasm, this is transformed into malonyl-CoA. This molecule will be the donor of two carbons in the synthesis of fatty acids.
In the final step takes place a cyclic process of reactions (condensation, reduction, hydration and second reduction) to synthesize the palmitic acid ( 16 carbons) by the fatty acid synthase.
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