Q. 18.16 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Give the abbreviation of each of the following:

(a) Reduced form of $FAD$ 

(b) Oxidized form of  $NADH$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The abbreviation of reduced form of $FAD$ is $FAD{H}_2$.

(b) The abbreviation of oxidized form of $NADH$ is $NAD$.

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of reduced form of $FAD$.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation of reduced form of $FAD$ is $FAD{H}_2$. it in its fully oxidized form, or quinone form, accepts two electrons and two protons to become    The $FADH$ can be formed by either reduction of  or oxidation of $NAD$accepting or donating one electron and one proton, respectively.

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of oxidized of $NADH$.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

The  abbreviation of oxidized form of $NADH$ is $NAD$.we know that $NAD$ is exists in two forms: an oxidized and reduced form, abbreviated  $NAD$ and $NADH$ respectively .