Answer to Question #109720 in Biochemistry for kylie

Question #109720
State which vitamin is deficient in the following scenarios?
A 48-year-old alcoholic presents with heart failure. Pyruvate levels are elevated in the blood and further increase after administration of glucose. Red cell transketolase function is impaired.
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2020-04-23T12:57:23-0400

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)


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