Nucleotides and Their Functions

Practice questions about the functions of non-nucleic acid nucleotides including ATP, NAD+, NADP+, and FAD.

Which four nucleotides are identified as being found outside of nucleic acids?

The four nucleotides are $ATP$, $NAD^+$, $NADP^+$, and $FAD$.

What is the primary function of $ATP$?

Universal energy carrier

What are the three specific functions of $NAD^+$?

Act as a coenzyme, act as an electron carrier, and function as an oxidizing agent during respiration.

What are the functions of $NADP^+$?

Act as coenzymes, act as an electron carrier, and act as a reducing agent in photosynthesis.

What are the two functions mentioned for $FAD$?

Act as a coenzyme and act as an electron carrier.