Biochemistry
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Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
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Chapter 18, Problem 51RE
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Whether thiamine pyrophosphate plays a role in the reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Thiamine pyrophosphate is a thiamine derivative that is formed by the enzyme thiamine diphosphokinase.
Thiamine pyrophosphate catalyzes several biochemical reactions.
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Biochemistry
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