Biotin is a vitamin that acts as a coenzyme for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Biotin is a vitamin that acts as a coenzyme for:
A. Carboxylation reactions
B. Transamination reactions
C. Oxidation reactions
D. Decarboxylation reactions
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Biotin (vitamin B₇) is a coenzyme for carboxylases, e.g., pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase. It is involved in gluconeogenesis and fatty acid synthesis. Deficiency is rare but can occur with raw egg white consumption.

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