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Chapter 19 Problem 22

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What are the similarities and differences between the reactions catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase and \(\alpha\) -ketoglutarate dehydrogenase?

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The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of pyruvate and lipoamide to generate acetylated lipoamide and carbon dioxide is pyruvate dehydrogenase.

The \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex constitutes an enzyme complex that is prominent for its role in the citric acid cycle.

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Title Biochemistry 9 
Author Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal, Mary K. Campbell
ISBN 9781305961135

RECALL What are the similarities and differences between the reactions catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase and \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase?

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