In molecular biology Beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthase EC 2.3.1.41 is an enzyme involved in fatty acid synthesis. It results in the formation of acetoacetyl ACP.File:FattyAcid-MB-Condensation.pngIt is the enzyme that catalyses the condensation of malonyl-ACP with the growing fatty acid chain.
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