Which of the following vitamins are precursors to coenzymes that are necessary for the formation of acetyl CoA from pyruvate?
A) thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, lipoic acid, and pantothenic acid
B) thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, lipoic acid, pantothenic acid, and biotin
C) thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and biotin
D) thiamine, riboflavin, and lipoic acid
E) None of the above.

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA is catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, which requires several coenzymes derived from vitamins: thiamine (thiamine pyrophosphate), riboflavin (FAD), niacin (NAD+), lipoic acid, and pantothenic acid (CoA).

Which of the Following Vitamins Are Precursors to Coenzymes That