Classify the Reaction That Occurs at Step 5 in the Reaction

question 38

Multiple Choice

Classify the reaction that occurs at step 5 in the reaction schematic of the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction below.

• A) isomerization
• B) addition
• C) oxidation reduction
• D) decarboxylation

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