What Is a Characteristic Difference Between FAD and NAD⁺

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic difference between FAD and NAD⁺?

• A) NAD⁺ is a stronger oxidizing agent than FAD.
• B) Only FAD participates in oxidation-reduction reactions.
• C) NAD⁺ binds tightly to its enzyme while FAD only binds loosely.
• D) NAD⁺ transfers two electrons while FAD can transfer one or two.
• E) NAD⁺ is re-oxidized easily by molecular oxygen while FAD is not.

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Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom, typically expressed in atomic mass units (amu), representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond that occurs when two ions of opposite charges are linked together by transferring one or more electrons from one atom to the other.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Inorganic Compound

A substance typically consisting of two or more elements from the periodic table excluding carbon-hydrogen compounds.