What Coenzyme Is Found in Pyruvate Carboxylase That Aids in Many

question 30

Multiple Choice

What coenzyme is found in pyruvate carboxylase that aids in many carboxylation reactions?

• A) thiamine pyrophosphate
• B) biotin
• C) folic acid
• D) lipoic acid
• E) none of the above

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