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Interpretation: To identify the subunit that involves a B vitamin in the six-subunit block diagram for CoA.
Concept introduction: Coenzymes are non-protein organic compounds that are used along with the enzymes and help to carry forward the reaction. Coenzymes cannot perform on their own alone. CoA is also an example of the coenzyme.
Coenzyme A (CoA) is utilized in various
(b)
Interpretation: To identify the subunit that is the “active” subunit in
Concept introduction: Coenzymes are non-protein organic compounds that are used along with the enzymes and help to carry forward the reaction. Coenzymes cannot perform on their own alone. CoA is also an example of the coenzyme.
Coenzyme A (CoA) is utilized in various metabolic reactions. The functions of coenzyme A include oxidation of pyruvate in the citric cycle and fatty acid oxidation. The main function of coenzyme A is to transfer the acetyl group in various metabolic pathways. The structure of coenzyme A is:
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