What chemical changes does the body make to thiamin and B6 so that the vitamins can carry out their essential roles?
A) A phosphate group is added to the vitamins.
B) Two hydroxyl groups are added to the vitamins.
C) A phosphate group is removed from the vitamins.
D) Two hydroxyl groups are removed from the vitamins.
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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