Chapter 27, Problem 27.18P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The name of the vitamin B molecules that are part of the structures of ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The full form of ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is a coenzyme which is known as dinucleotide. The two nucleotides are linked through phosphate groups.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The name of the vitamin B molecules that are part of the structures of FAD is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The full form of FAD is flavin adenine dinucleotide. It consists of riboflavin and ADP which are bridged together by phosphate groups. The riboflavin is formed by the combination of flavin and ribitol.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The name of the vitamin B molecules that are part of the structures of coenzyme A is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The CoA is used for the oxidation of fatty acid and pyruvate. It is synthesized from the vitamin $\text{B5}$ and extracted from the yeast. It contains pantothenic acid, phosphorylated ADP and mercaptoethylamine. .