What Type of Linkage Occurs Between ACP and the Intermediates

Question

What type of linkage occurs between ACP and the intermediates in fatty acid biosynthesis?
A)ester
B)thioester
C)amide
D)ether

Accepted Answer

Thioester linkage occurs between ACP (acyl carrier protein) and the intermediates in fatty acid biosynthesis. The thioester bond is formed between the carboxyl of the intermediate molecule and the sulfhydryl group of ACP.