Question

What is $NAD,NADH,FADandFAD{H}_2$?

Answer 1

NAD:

1. The full form of NAD is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.
2. It is a cofactor that is found in living cells.
3. It exists in two forms, that is oxidized form (NAD+) and reduced form (NADH).
4. It carries electrons from one reaction to other.
5. It has vital role in energy production via redox reaction.

FAD:

1. FAD+ is flavin adenine dinucleotide.
2. These are cofactors and are involved in various metabolic processes
3. They are also involved in various oxidation-reduction reactions.
4. When NAD+ and FAD+ accept electrons, they are reduced to NADH and FADH₂, respectively.

NADH:

1. It is full form of NADH Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) + Hydrogen (H).
2. High energy electron carrier used to transport electrons generated in Glycolysis and Krebs Cycle to the Electron Transport Chain.

FADH:

1. The full form of FADH2 is flavin adenine dinucleotide.
2. High energy electron carrier used to transport electrons generated in Glycolysis and Krebs Cycle to the Electron Transport Chain.