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Chapter 29: Q29-38E (page 1012)

What general kind of reaction does NAD+ carry out?

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NAD+transforms alcohols into aldehydes or ketones, resulting in the formation of NADH and H+ as the side products.

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01

What is the NAD+?

NAD+acts as a biochemical oxidizing agent, carrying electrons from one molecule to another to carry out a variety of reactions and functions. This important molecule, along with its chemical counterpart, NADH, participates in a variety of metabolic activities that create energy in our cells.

02

Give the type of reaction NAD+ carried out.

NAD+carry out oxidation reactions of alcohols to produce aldehydes or ketones, resulting in the formation of NADH and H+ as the side products.

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