[indian]

Which of the following enzymes in the Red Blood Cells require Thiamine as a co-factor?

a- Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
b- Thiamine Pyrophosphate transketolase
c- Succintate Dehydrogenase
d- Alpha ketoglutorate Dehydrogenase
e- Propionyl Co A Carboxylase
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[DrSeddik]

I'd choose b

 

[indian]

I'd choose b

Why did you choose B?
A and D are also Tender Loving Care For Nancy

 

[DrSeddik]

both are used in Kreb's. RBCs metabolise glucose anaerobically...
I don't get it, who's Nancy

 

[indian]

both are used in Kreb's. RBCs metabolise glucose anaerobically...
I don't get it, who's Nancy

Tender Loving Care For Nancy is a mnemonic for those three enzymes that use thiamine, lipoic acid, Co-A, FADH, and NADH from Niacin so Nancy is your Niacin

Oh, yes you are right, RBCs has no mitochondria. That's a nice question

 

[DrSeddik]

ooh. I thought it would be a pneumonic but I tried to link it to thiamine dependent enzymes.