Coenzyme A

An acyl-carrier coenzyme taking part in both anabolic and catabolic processes.

Biology

Keywords

Coenzyme A, acetyl group, carrier coenzyme, citric acid cycle, metabolic processes, catabolism, catabolic process, biochemistry, chemistry, biology

Enzymes are protein molecules catalyzing biochemical reactions. Their activity can be regulated.

ATP is the main source of energy for cells.

NAD⁺ is a coenzyme that plays an important role mainly in catabolic processes, while NADP is important in anabolic processes as hydrogen carriers.

A crystalline compound found in nucleic acids, coenzymes, nucleotides and nucleosides.

A compound ion formed when a phosphoric acid molecule releases a proton.

It is also used as a food additive, limescale and rust remover.

A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound, its derivatives include guanine and adenine.