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NADH is oxidised to `NAD^(+)` in

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Aerobic respiration

B

EMP pathway

C

Fermentation

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To answer the question "NADH is oxidized to NAD+ in", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding NADH and NAD+**: - NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in its reduced form) is a coenzyme that carries electrons during cellular respiration. When NADH is oxidized, it loses electrons and is converted back to its oxidized form, NAD+. 2. **Identifying the Processes**: - The question asks about the processes in which NADH is oxidized to NAD+. The primary processes to consider are aerobic respiration and fermentation. 3. **Aerobic Respiration**: - In aerobic respiration, NADH is produced during glycolysis (EMP pathway) and the TCA cycle (Krebs cycle). However, NADH is oxidized back to NAD+ primarily during the electron transport chain (ETC), where NADH donates electrons. 4. **Electron Transport Chain (ETC)**: - The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. NADH is oxidized by NADH dehydrogenase, which facilitates the transfer of electrons and leads to the production of ATP. 5. **Fermentation**: - Fermentation is an anaerobic process that also regenerates NAD+ from NADH. In processes like lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation, NADH is oxidized back to NAD+ to allow glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen. 6. **Conclusion**: - Both aerobic respiration (specifically during the electron transport chain) and fermentation lead to the oxidation of NADH to NAD+. Therefore, the correct answer includes both processes. ### Final Answer: NADH is oxidized to NAD+ in both aerobic respiration (during the electron transport chain) and fermentation.
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