BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 2818440090622
Author: BERG
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 17, Problem 30P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the production of FADH2and not NADH by the succinate dehydrogenase should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The citric acid cycle is a catabolic process. It is a series of chemical reactions in which the stored energy of the body is released by the oxidation of acetyl-Coenzyme A. Flavin adenine dinucleotide is abbreviated as FAD+. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is abbreviated as NAD+.

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