MCQ
Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity during aerobic respiration requires
  • Magnesium
  • B
    Calcium
  • C
    Iron
  • D
    Cobalt

Answer

Correct option: A.
Magnesium
a
During link reaction Pyruvic acid is converted into Acetyl CoA with the help of Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.

For this conversion Pyruvate $\quad$ dehydrogenase requires magnesium, CoA, NAD', TPP and lipoic acid.

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