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(D) Vitamin $B_1$,also known as thiamine,is an essential water-soluble vitamin.It functions primarily as a precursor to thiamine pyrophosphate $(TPP)$

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It acts as a coenzyme

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(D) Vitamin $B_1$,also known as thiamine,is an essential water-soluble vitamin.It functions primarily as a precursor to thiamine pyrophosphate $(TPP)$,which is a vital coenzyme in various metabolic pathways,including the metabolism of carbohydrates and branched-chain amino acids.Since the human body cannot synthesize it in sufficient quantities,it must be obtained through the diet to ensure proper enzymatic function and energy production.

Column-$I$ (Enzymes)	Column-$II$ (Cofactors/Activators)
$P$. Catalase	$I$. Molybdenum
$Q$. Carboxylase	$II$. Zinc
$R$. Nitrogenase,Nitrate reductase	$III$. Iron

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. Prosthetic group	$1$. $NAD$
$B$. Cofactor	$2$. Haem
$C$. Coenzyme	$3$. $Zn^{2+}$ ion

Why is vitamin $B_1$ included in the human diet?

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ (Enzymes) Column-$II$ (Cofactors/Activators)

$P$. Catalase $I$. Molybdenum

$Q$. Carboxylase $II$. Zinc

$R$. Nitrogenase,Nitrate reductase $III$. Iron

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. Prosthetic group $1$. $NAD$
$B$. Cofactor $2$. Haem
$C$. Coenzyme $3$. $Zn^{2+}$ ion

Select the correct sequence for $A-B-C$.

$TPP$ stands for:

$NAD$ and $NADP$ possess which vitamin?

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

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