NAD and NADP

What does NAD stand for?

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

What does NADP stand for?

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate

What is NAD used in?

Respiration

What is NADP used in?

Photosynthesis

Is NAD+ a high or low energy carrier?

Low energy carrier

Is NADH a high or low energy carrier?

High energy carrier

Is NADP+ a high or low energy carrier?

Low energy carrier

Is NADPH a high or low energy carrier?

High energy carrier

What does NAD+ combine with to form NADH?

Two electrons and one proton

What is the equation for NADH formation?

NAD+ + 2e− + H+ → NADH

What does NADH release when converted back to NAD+?

Two electrons and one proton

What does NADP+ combine with to form NADPH?

Two electrons and one proton

What is the equation for NADPH formation?

NADP+ + 2e− + H+ → NADPH

What does NADPH release when converted back to NADP+?

Two electrons and one proton

Name two types of particles transferred by NAD

Electrons and protons

What is the function of NAD and NADP?

To transfer high energy electrons and hydrogen during cellular reactions