Essential Biochemistry - Vitamins (Section 4 - No. 37)
What is the role of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) in carbohydrate metabolism?
Catalyzes the formation of fatty acids
Acts as a cofactor in pyruvate dehydrogenase complex
Helps in the absorption of fats
Essential for protein synthesis
Explicación
TPP acts as a cofactor in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, playing a key role in carbohydrate metabolism.