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Biochemistry General 41143d1d

Which vitamin is necessary for coA synthesis

A
Pantothenic acid
B
Ascorbic acid
C
Biotin
D
Pyridoxine
High-Yield Explanation
Synthesis of coenzyme A from pantothenate occurs in a series of  reactions. Pantothenate is  first phosphorylated to  which  cysteine is  added. Decarboxylation, followed by addition of AMP moiety and a phosphate (each from ATP) results in  coenzyme A.  Ref : Satyanarayana, 3rd ed, pg- 148

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