Biotin provides ________________ for the pyruvate carboxylase reaction.
A) a long flexible arm for the active-site location of substrate
B) carboxylation of pyruvate
C) group transfer from one site of the enzyme to another
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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Biotin acts as a coenzyme in the pyruvate carboxylase reaction, providing a long flexible arm that helps in the active-site location of the substrate, facilitates the carboxylation of pyruvate, and allows for group transfer from one site of the enzyme to another.

Biotin Provides ________________ for the Pyruvate Carboxylase Reaction