The vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in transamination and decarboxylation of amino acids is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in transamination and decarboxylation of amino acids is:
A. Vitamin B₁
B. Vitamin B₂
C. Vitamin B₁₂
D. Vitamin B₆
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) is a coenzyme (pyridoxal phosphate, PLP) for many enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism, including transaminases and decarboxylases. B₁ acts in carbohydrate metabolism, B₂ in redox reactions, B₁₂ in methylation and DNA synthesis.

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