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MCQ – 89781

Question

Step of HMP pathway, which requires thiamine pyrophosphate as the cofactor
A.

Glucose 6 PO4 dehydrogenase

B.

Transketolase

C.

6 Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase

D.

Transaldolase

Show Answer

Correct Answer � B

Explanation

Answer- B

Transketolase transfers the two-carbon unit of a ketose onto the aldehyde carbon of an aldose sugar with the help of cofactor thiamine pyrophosphate.

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