Question

What is the full form of FADH₂ and NADH₂?

Answer 1

${\mathrm{FADH}}_2$ and ${\mathrm{NADH}}_2$:

1. ${\mathrm{FADH}}_2$ stands for Flavin adenine dinucleotide.
2. ${\mathrm{NADH}}_2$ stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide.
3. They both are referred to as redox enzymes associated with various proteins.
4. They are an electron carrier that transfers electrons from glycolysis and Krebs cycle of respiration to ETS of respiration.
5. They are referred to as high-energy electron carriers.
6. Due to the redox reaction of $\mathrm{FAD}$ molecules, ${\mathrm{FADH}}_2$ forms during the Krebs cycle.
7. Similarly, due to the redox reaction of${\mathrm{NAD}}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{NADH}$ molecules, ${\mathrm{NADH}}_2$ forms during the Glycolysis and Krebs cycle.
8. They both play an important role in the synthesis of cellular energy.