In Photosynthesis, NADH and NADPH Are Produced from NAD ⁺

question 29

Multiple Choice

In photosynthesis, NADH and NADPH are produced from NAD ⁺ and NADP⁺ by

• A) oxidation reactions.
• B) reduction reactions.
• C) both oxidation and reduction reactions.
• D) neither oxidation nor reduction reactions.

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary.

Hypothalamus

A structure in the forebrain that controls the pituitary gland and so-called homeostatic behaviors such as eating, drinking, temperature control, sleeping, sexual behaviors, and emotional reactions.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the senses to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Medulla

A structure in the hindbrain that transmits information from the spinal cord to the brain and regulates life support functions such as respiration, blood pressure, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and heart rate.