The vitamin that is part of coenzyme A and is involved in acyl group transfer is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that is part of coenzyme A and is involved in acyl group transfer is:
A. Pantothenic acid
B. Biotin
C. Thiamine
D. Riboflavin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B₅) is a component of coenzyme A (CoA), essential for the Krebs cycle and fatty acid metabolism. Thiamine is TPP, riboflavin FAD, biotin for carboxylation.

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