The vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in transamination reactions is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in transamination reactions is:
A. Niacin
B. Riboflavin
C. Thiamine
D. Pyridoxine (B₆)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), the active form of vitamin B₆, is a coenzyme for transaminases (ALT, AST), decarboxylases, and other enzymes in amino acid metabolism. Thiamine in decarboxylation of keto acids, riboflavin in redox, niacin in NAD/NADP.

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