Which of the Following Enzymes of the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following enzymes of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is responsible for the oxidation of the hydroxyethyl group from pyruvate decarboxylation to an acetyl group?

• A)pyruvate dehydrogenase
• B)dihydrolipoamide transacetylase
• C)dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase
• D)pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase
• E)pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase

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