The Redox Reaction in Which Succinate Is Converted to Fumarate

question 14

Multiple Choice

The redox reaction in which succinate is converted to fumarate uses FAD rather than NAD⁺ because

• A) FAD is a stronger oxidizing agent than NAD⁺
• B) NAD⁺ is a stronger oxidizing agent than FAD
• C) FAD is required for the oxidation of carboxylic acids
• D) Only FAD can penetrate into mitochondria
• E) NAD is not found in the cytoplasm.

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