The Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex and The $\alpha$ -Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex Are Homologous Enzyme Assemblies That Require Several

question 21

Multiple Choice

The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and the $\alpha$ -ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex are homologous enzyme assemblies that require several different coenzymes to carry out their reactions. Which compound does NOT participate directly in the function of these complexes?

• A) flavin mononucleotide
• B) coenzyme A
• C) lipoic acid
• D) thiamine pyrophosphate
• E) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

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