A compound called TPP activates an enzyme critical in carbohydrate metabolism.TPP is
A) a coenzyme.
B) a B-vitamin called thiamin.
C) a derivative of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
D) a branched-chain amino acid.

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TPP is a coenzyme that binds with enzymes to become an active catalyst in the reaction. It is a derivative of the B-vitamin called thiamin.

A Compound Called TPP Activates an Enzyme Critical in Carbohydrate