Chapter 9, Problem 48TQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The enzymes that require thiamine for the cellular metabolismprocess and the effect of thiamine deficiency on the metabolism of a cell.

Introduction:

Thiamine is a vitamin (also known as vitamin B1) whose absorption by intestines and storage by the liver is impaired as a result of alcohol abuse. This impairment in absorption and storage causes the body to experience thiamine deficiency and hence leads to diminished energy generation.