BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

DISACCHARIDES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the oxidized/reduced forms of NADPH/NADP?
A
oxidized:NADPH
B
oxidized:NADP
C
reduced:NADPH
D
reduced:NADP
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition: A metabolic process that results in the oxidation of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NADPH, to the oxidized form, NADP.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is used by all forms of cellular life. NADP (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate) exists in two forms: NADP+ is the oxidized form and NADPH is the reduced form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simultaneously, both enzymes require NADPH as an electron donor and oxidize it to NADP+, which can be reduced back to NADPH by ME1, IDH1, G6PD, and G6PD in the cytoplasm, and NNT, ME3, GLUD, and IDH2 in the mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-4: -NADP is a coenzyme which is reduced to NADPH2, the hydrogen required for the formation of NADPH2 comes from the breaking of water molecule.

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