205BiochemistryMedium
Thiamine deficiency causes decreased energy production because________?
AIt is co-enzyme for transketolase in pentose phosphate pathway
BIt is co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase
CIt is required for the process of transmination
DIt is co-factor in oxidative reduction
Correct answer
B. It is co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase
Explanation
The correct answer is It is co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase.