Which Statement About the Mammalian Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Is FALSE

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the mammalian pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is FALSE?

• A) The complex functions in the matrix of mitochondria.
• B) The complex contains three different enzyme activities.
• C) The complex contains five different coenzymes.
• D) The complex is not regulated by phosphorylation- dephosphorylation.
• E) Lipoic acid is covalently bound to one of the proteins of the complex.

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