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During anaerobic respiration the convers...

During anaerobic respiration the conversion of pyruvate into acetaldehyde, along with co-enzyme TPP, the cofactor required is

A

`Mg^(++)`

B

`Mn^(++)`

C

`Fe^(++)`

D

`Zn^(++)`

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A
Pyruvate decarboxylase depends on cofactor thiamine pyrophosphate and magnesium.
Pyruvic acid `("Pyruviate")/("decarboxylane")` Acetaldehyde `+CO_2 + Mg^(2+) ` ,TPP
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