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19 May, 18:08

What is the major role of NAD+?

a. NAD + acts as an electron transporter

b. NAD + catalyzes the addition of a phosphate to the glucose molecule as it enters the cell.

c. NAD + catalyzes the addition of a phosphate to ADP to form ATP

d. NAD + catalyzes the addition of an electron to ADP to form ATP

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  1. 19 May, 19:50
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    Option A is the correct answer - NAD + acts as an electron transporter.

    Explanation:

    NAD + (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is an organic coenzyme like would see below it is involved mostly in biological oxidation and reduction reactions.

    Enzymes that use NAD + / NADH uses it for the following functions;

    • Catalyzes important step in glycolysis

    • Metabolizes alcohol

    • Catalyzes reactions connecting glycolysis to the Krebs cycle

    • Catalyzes reactions in muscle and liver cells

    • Important in fat catabolism

    • Catalyzes reactions in the Krebs cycle, aerobic metabolism

    • Catalyzes oxidative phosphorylation reactions.

    It should be noted that NAD + is functions as the electron transporter in the liver
  2. 19 May, 21:28
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    The correct Answer is A) NAD + acts as an electron transporter.

    Explanation:

    Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) is an oxidizing agent - it accepts electrons from other molecules and becomes reduced. It function is more like that of a courier, carrying electrons to the cells that need it to produce and store energy.

    This reaction forms NADH, which can then be used as a reducing agent to donate electrons. These electron transfer reactions are the main function of NAD.

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