Consider the function of the cofactor FAD. Which of the following makes it unique (different) from NAD+? Select all that apply. O Operates as part of an enzyme and is not a mobile electron carrier O In its fully reduced state, carries 2 electrons O Involved in electron transfers as part of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity O Facilitates single electron transfers

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Consider the function of the cofactor FAD. Which of the following makes it unique (different) from
NAD+? Select all that apply.
Operates as part of an enzyme and is not a mobile electron carrier
In its fully reduced state, carries 2 electrons
Involved in electron transfers as part of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity
O Facilitates single electron transfers
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the function of the cofactor FAD. Which of the following makes it unique (different) from NAD+? Select all that apply. Operates as part of an enzyme and is not a mobile electron carrier In its fully reduced state, carries 2 electrons Involved in electron transfers as part of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity O Facilitates single electron transfers
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Our body is composed of numerous cells, tissues, organs, hormones, and enzymes. Enzymes are protein molecules that are essential in a number of biochemical reactions. other than enzymes there are some compounds that also assist in various chemical reactions. These are coenzymes and co-factors.  

 

 

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