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

A

It is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration

B

It is a nucleotide source for ATP synthesis

C

It functions as an electron carrier

D

It functions as an enzyme

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A
In anaerobic respiration `NAD^(+)` is a final electron acceptor to reduce pyruvate into ethanol in yeast and lactic acid in humans.
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