Enzymes and CoEnzymes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What enzymes are involved?
A
Dehydrogenase, Decarboxylase.
2
Q
What coenzymes are involved?
A
NAD and FAD.
3
Q
What does NAD stand for?
A
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.
4
Q
What does FAD stand for?
A
Flavin adenine dinucleotide.
5
Q
What do these coenzymes act as?
A
Hydrogen carriers. They attach to dehydrogenase and accept the hydrogen atoms which it removes (thereby becoming reduced).
