Thiamin, like other B vitamins, plays an important role in the cell because

A. it is necessary for the degradation of ATP.
B. it is lipid soluble and therefore can reside in the cell membrane.
C. it serves as an enzyme in important chemical reactions.
D. it serves as a coenzyme in important chemical reactions.


D

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