Identify the E2 subunit in the reaction schematic of the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction below.
A) pyruvate dehydrogenase
B) dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase
C) dihydrolipopyl acetyltransferase
D) flavin adenine dinucleotide

Question

Identify the E2 subunit in the reaction schematic of the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction below. 
A) pyruvate dehydrogenase 
B) dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase 
C) dihydrolipopyl acetyltransferase 
D) flavin adenine dinucleotide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The E2 subunit refers to dihydrolipopyl acetyltransferase in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.

Identify the E2 Subunit in the Reaction Schematic of the Pyruvate