Which Statement Is NOT True of the Reaction Catalyzed by the Pyruvate

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the reaction catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?

• A) Biotin participates in the decarboxylation.
• B) Both NAD⁺ and a flavin nucleotide act as electron carriers.
• C) The reaction occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
• D) The substrate is held by the lipoyl-lysine "swinging arm."
• E) Two different cofactors containing -SH groups participate.

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