People with beriberi a disease caused by thiamine


A eukaryotic cell can use glucose (C6H12O6) and hexanoic acid (C6H12O2) as fuels for cellular respiration. On the basis of their structural formulas, which substance releases more energy per gram on complete combustion to CO2 and H2O?

People with beriberi, a disease caused by thiamine deficiency, have elevated levels of blood pyruvate and α-ketoglutarate, especially after consuming a meal rich in glucose. How are these effects related to a deficiency of thiamine?

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