Explain Why a Cell Typically Maintains Its [NAD⁺]/[NADH] Ratio near 1000

question 15

Essay

Explain why a cell typically maintains its [NAD⁺]/[NADH] ratio near 1000 while keeping its [NADP⁺]/[NADPH] ratio at about 0.01.

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Definitions:

Financial Ratios

Quantitative measures derived from financial statements to assess a company's performance, financial health, and operational efficiency.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

The framework of guidelines for financial accounting that includes details on how accounting transactions should be reported.

Horizontal Analysis

A technique in financial analysis that compares line items in financial statements over a series of periods.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.