Which vitamin functions primarily as a coenzyme in oxidative decarboxylation reactions?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 is converted to thiamine pyrophosphate, a coenzyme required for oxidative decarboxylation of alpha-keto acids. It is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
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