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A Patient Presents with Symptoms Associated with the Disease Beriberi

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A patient presents with symptoms associated with the disease beriberi.An analysis of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity shows significantly reduced levels from normal.Predict how a deficiency in a coenzyme may be the culprit.Specify the coenzyme involved.

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Beriberi disease is caused by reduced py...

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