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Cocarboxylase (Noun)

Meaning

A coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Cocarboxylase is a coenzyme essential in the conversion of pyruvic acid into acetyl-CoA, enabling the Krebs cycle to proceed.
  • Thiamine pyrophosphate is the active form of cocarboxylase, which plays a critical role in cellular respiration.
  • In the process of cellular respiration, cocarboxylase serves as a crucial coenzyme required for the initiation of the Krebs cycle.
  • A shortage of cocarboxylase disrupts the decarboxylation reaction necessary for the Krebs cycle to operate efficiently.
  • Cocarboxylase combines with other coenzymes to facilitate the conversion of various compounds during the process of cellular respiration in the Krebs cycle.

Synonyms

  • Thiamine Pyrophosphate
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