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23. 2 are from the acetyl group and 21 are from coenzyme A.

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23 carbon atoms are present in Acetyl-CoA, but there are only 2 in the acetyl group which are "relevant" to most reactions.

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The molecular formula of acetyl CoA isC23H38N7O17P3S and it has 23 carbon atoms in one molecule

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One in -C=O group

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