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1. What are the redox molecules for FAD, CoA and NAD+? 2. Which atoms recievw el

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1. What are the redox molecules for FAD, CoA and NAD+? 2. Which atoms recievw electrons and protons when these molecules are reduced? 3. How many electrons and protons does each receive during reduction? 4. What is meant by coenzyme A is a carrier of activated acyl groups? 5. What is the source for these coenzymes? 1. What are the redox molecules for FAD, CoA and NAD+? 2. Which atoms recievw electrons and protons when these molecules are reduced? 3. How many electrons and protons does each receive during reduction? 4. What is meant by coenzyme A is a carrier of activated acyl groups? 5. What is the source for these coenzymes? 2. Which atoms recievw electrons and protons when these molecules are reduced? 3. How many electrons and protons does each receive during reduction? 4. What is meant by coenzyme A is a carrier of activated acyl groups? 5. What is the source for these coenzymes?

Explanation / Answer

4. Since coenzyme A is, a thiol, according to their chemical structure. Hence, it can make the bond with carboxylic acids for the formation of thioesters, and hence, function as as an acyl group carrier.

5. Carbohydrates, specifically Pyruvate is the precursor of these coenzymes.