Q. 18.13 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Identify one or more coenzymes with each of the following components:

a) pantothenic acids

b) niacin

c) ribitol

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The coenzymes with each of the following components:

a) Coenzyme A
b) Coenzyme NAD⁺

c) Coenzyme FAD 

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We have to tell about the coenzymes of pantothenic acids.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

Coenzymes are chemical molecules necessary for catalytic activity by many enzymes. Vitamins or vitamin compounds are frequently used. In the absence of enzymes, they can operate as catalysts, although not as effectively as when combined with an enzyme.

The coenzyme is Coenzyme A.

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We have to tell about the coenzymes of  niacin.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

Coenzymes are chemical molecules necessary for catalytic activity by many enzymes. Vitamins or vitamin compounds are frequently used. In the absence of enzymes, they can operate as catalysts, although not as effectively as when combined with an enzyme.

The coenzyme is Coenzyme NAD⁺.

Part (c) Step 1: Given information

We have to tell about the coenzymes of ribitol.

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

Coenzymes are chemical molecules necessary for catalytic activity by many enzymes. Vitamins or vitamin compounds are frequently used. In the absence of enzymes, they can operate as catalysts, although not as effectively as when combined with an enzyme.

The coenzyme is Coenzyme FAD.