Question

Name the enzyme and coenzyme used for oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate (oxidative = NADH produced), is a reaction that occurs AFTER glycolysis in the mitochondrion, but BEFORE the Citric Acid Cycle. ... Five coenzymes are involved - TPP (thiamine pyrophosphate), NAD, FAD, Coenzyme A, and lipoic acid

Answer 2

Explanation:

This oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid is catalyzed by the enzyme complex - pyruvate dehydrogenase. The term complex is used because three enzymes and five coenzymes are involved. The specific enzyme, pyruvate dehydrogenase contains thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) as a coenzyme.