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NguyenJ

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Thiamin is important to fatty acid synthesis due to its requirement as a coenzyme for the pentose phosphate pathway enzyme ____.
 A) dopamine monooxygenase
  B) transketolase
  C) alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
  D) phenylalanine hydroxylase

Question 2

A major role for thiamin is ____.
 A) energy production
  B) blood coagulation
  C) collagen formation
  D) erythrocyte synthesis



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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