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Acyl-CoA synthetase is a family of enzymes that catalyze the formation of acyl-CoAs from fatty acids and coenzyme A, an ATP-dependent reaction. These enzymes are crucial for fatty acid metabolism, activating fatty acids for both their degradation (beta-oxidation) and synthesis of complex lipids. Different acyl-CoA synthetases exhibit specificity for fatty acids of varying chain lengths, highlighting their diverse roles in lipid metabolism.