Which enzyme is the same in both the pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate complexes?
A)Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase.
B)Aconitase.
C)Pyruvate decarboxylase.
D)The two complexes have no components that are similar.

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Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase is a component in both the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and the α-ketoglutarate complex. It is involved in the transfer of electrons during the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and α-ketoglutarate to succinyl-CoA, respectively.

Which Enzyme Is the Same in Both the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase