Coenzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions that accepts electrons and hydrogen ions to become NADH + H+ as oxidation of substrates occurs. During cellular respiration, NADH carries electrons to the electron transport chain in mitochondria.

What will be an ideal response?


NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)

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a. true b. false

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