Which of the Following Is True of Both a Decarboxylation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of both a decarboxylation reaction and an oxidative decarboxylation reaction?

• A)thiol reactant
• B)production of CO₂
• C)presence of coenzyme
• D)molecular location of the ketone group

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Peroxisomes

Membrane-bound organelles within cells that contain enzymes for breaking down toxic substances and synthesizing certain lipids.

Cell's Life Cycle

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Carrier-Mediated Processes

Biological transport mechanisms in which specific carrier proteins facilitate the movement of molecules across cell membranes.

Lipid-Soluble Molecules

Molecules that can easily cross cell membranes due to their solubility in lipids, affecting the transport and signaling within cells.