Thiamine deficiency has important consequences because __________.

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Thiamine is necessary for glucose consumption in the brain through its role in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, a crucial step in energy production in brain cells. Thiamine deficiency can cause brain damage and neurological disorders such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is characterized by memory loss and confusion. Thiamine is also important for other organs but not for the functions described in choices A, B, and D.

Thiamine Deficiency Has Important Consequences Because __________