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What is the role NAD^(+) in cellular res...

What is the role `NAD^(+)` in cellular respiration ?

A

It is a nucleotide source of ATP synthesis

B

It functions as an electron carrier

C

It functions as an enzyme

D

It is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration

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B

`NAD^(+)` functions as an electrons carrier in cellular respiration . NAD is an oxidising agent which accept electrons and then transfer them to the Electron Transport System (ETS) . As a result , 3ATP molecules are formed .
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