In the Reaction Cycle Involved in the Oxidation of Pyruvate

question 67

Essay

In the reaction cycle involved in the oxidation of pyruvate, what are the advantages of having three enzyme activities contained in a single large complex instead of having three smaller and physically independent enzymes?

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