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Thiamin, also known as vitamin B1 (or thiamine), is a heterocyclic compound that contains a thiazole ring, which is a five-membered ring made up of one sulfur atom, one nitrogen atom, and three carbon atoms. Figure 2: Functions of B vitamin coenzymes in metabolism.
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Thiamin, also known as vitamin B1 (or thiamine), is a heterocyclic compound that contains a thiazole ring, which is a five-membered ring made up of one sulfur atom, one nitrogen atom, and three carbon atoms.
Figure 2: Functions of B vitamin coenzymes in metabolism.
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