Question
Biochemistry Question on Enzymes
Thiamine deficiency causes decreased energy production because
A
It is required for the process of transamination
B
It is a co-factor in oxidative reduction
C
It is a co-enzyme for transketolase is pentose phosphate pathway
D
It is a co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase & alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
Answer
It is a co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase & alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): It is a co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase & alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase