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Which of the following is true about thiamin?
Which of the following is true about thiamin?
- It is a coenzyme required for certain types of oxidative decarboxylation reactions. (correct)
- It is not involved in any metabolic reactions in the body.
- It is only found in animal-based foods.
- It is converted to the coenzyme thiamin prophosphate in an ADP-dependent reaction.
What is the role of thiamin pyrophosphate?
What is the role of thiamin pyrophosphate?
- It is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- It is a neurotransmitter that helps with muscle function.
- It is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the body.
- It is a coenzyme required for certain types of oxidative decarboxylation reactions. (correct)
How is thiamin converted to thiamin pyrophosphate?
How is thiamin converted to thiamin pyrophosphate?
- In an ADP-dependent reaction.
- In a fructose-dependent reaction.
- In a glucose-dependent reaction.
- In an ATP-dependent reaction. (correct)
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