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Because `NAD^(+)` and FAD are critical coenzymes in cellular respiration, huge quantities must be synthesized in the cell to ensure there is no shortage.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Coenzymes**: - NAD⁺ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) and FAD (Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide) are essential coenzymes in cellular respiration. - They play a critical role in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell. 2. **Role in Cellular Respiration**: - Both NAD⁺ and FAD are involved in the electron transport chain, which is a key component of cellular respiration. They help in the transfer of electrons, facilitating the production of ATP. 3. **Synthesis of Coenzymes**: - The statement suggests that huge quantities of NAD⁺ and FAD must be synthesized to prevent shortages. - However, this is not entirely accurate. While these coenzymes are important, they do not need to be synthesized in large amounts continuously. 4. **Recycling Mechanism**: - There exists a specialized mechanism in the cell that allows for the recycling of NAD⁺ and FAD after they have participated in metabolic reactions. - This recycling process ensures that the coenzymes can be reused multiple times, reducing the need for constant synthesis. 5. **Conclusion**: - Given the recycling mechanism, the statement that huge quantities of NAD⁺ and FAD must be synthesized is **false**. The cell efficiently manages its coenzyme levels through recycling. ### Final Answer: The statement is **false** because there is a mechanism for recycling NAD⁺ and FAD, eliminating the need for their continuous large-scale synthesis. ---
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ICSE-RESPIRATION IN PLANTS-TEST YOUR PROGRESS ( OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ) (State whether the following statements are true or false .)
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  2. Fatty acids enter cellular respiration as two-carbon fragments.

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  3. In a eukaryotic cell glycolysis takes place within the mitochondria, w...

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  4. The most efficient pathway for ATP production in animal cells is by gl...

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  5. Metabolism of fats produces more ATP molecules per gram than metabolis...

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  6. The final electron acceptor in glycolysis is oxygen.

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  7. The carrier molecules of the electron transport system are located in ...

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  8. Glycolysis is linked to the Krebs cycle when oxygen is not available.

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  9. Fermentation follows glycolysis in some cells when oxygen is not avail...

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  10. State whether the following statements are true or false. The highest ...

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  11. Because NAD^(+) and FAD are critical coenzymes in cellular respiration...

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  12. Each molecule of NADH produced in the mitochondria provides the energy...

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  13. State whether the following statement is true or false. "The breakdown...

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  14. State whether the following statements are true or false. All of the m...

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  15. Fermentation is the process that produces bubbles of carbon dioxide th...

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  16. Glycolysis and fermentation are thought to be older processes than the...

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  17. Fermentation is the process that causes your muscles to be sore after ...

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  18. The final electron acceptor of the electron transport chain that funct...

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  19. Photosynthesis is the most abundant form of anabolic metabolism in lif...

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  20. The totality of metabolism in humans must include both anabolism and c...

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