Question

NADP is the abbreviation of

• A. Nicotinamide adenosine dinucleostide phosphate.
• B. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleostide phosphate.
• C. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleous phosphate.
• D. Nicotinamide adenosine dinucleous phosphate.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Nicotinamide adenine dinucleostide phosphate.

NADP is a coenzyme form of vitamin nicotinamide or niacin. Coenzymes are organic cofactors which are required for enzymatic action of certain enzymes. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate is a cofactor used in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis. These require NADPH as a reducing agent. It is mainly produced in the light reaction of the photosynthesis.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.