Identify the E1 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 E1 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 E1 subunit is pyruvate dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.

Identify the E1 Subunit in the Reaction Schematic of the Pyruvate