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Interpretation: To determine the number of different B vitamins that participate in the reactions involved in the
Concept introduction: Carbohydrates are the
In glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvate; in glycogenesis,
Vitamins are defined as the micronutrients that are needed in a small amount for the proper functioning of the metabolic activities in the organisms. 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.
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