Which of the Following Is Not True of the Reaction

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the reaction catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?

• A)Biotin participates in the decarboxylation.
• B)Both NAD⁺ and a flavin nucleotide act as electron carriers.
• C)The reaction occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
• D)The substrate is held by the lipoyl-lysine "swinging arm."
• E)Two different cofactors containing -SH groups participate.

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