Thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP), the coenzyme form of thiamin, is
A. essential for the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate.
B. essential for the various oxidation-reduction reactions of the electron transport system.
C. not really needed because our contemporary diets are low in carbohydrate.
D. essential for the addition of two carbon fragments to fatty acids.
Answer: A
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