Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The enzymes that require thiamine for the cellular metabolismprocess and the effect of thiamine deficiency on the metabolism of a cell.

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Thiamine is a vitamin (also known as vitamin B1) whose absorption by intestines and storage by the liver is impaired as a result of alcohol abuse. This impairment in absorption and storage causes the body to experience thiamine deficiency and hence leads to diminished energy generation.

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