Question: Approximately 4% of cellular enzymes use coenzyme A. Understanding the role of this cofactor is c…

Approximately 4% of cellular enzymes use coenzyme A.
Understanding the role of this cofactor is critical to
understanding many metabolic processes, such as glucose oxidation
and fatty acid oxidation.

A) What is coenyme A and what are its important structural
features?

B) What is its role (or the role of acetyl-CoA) in
metabolism?

C) What advantages does this cofactor impart?