Arsenite Affects the Lipoamide Coenzymes of the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Reaction

question 66

Multiple Choice

Arsenite affects the lipoamide coenzymes of the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction by

• A) acting as a competitive inhibitor.
• B) covalently modifying the coenzyme.
• C) being a noncompetitive inhibitor.
• D) modifying the coenzyme through electrostatic interactions.

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