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(a)
Interpretation: To draw the three-subunit block diagram for FAD.
Concept introduction: Coenzymes are non-protein organic compounds that are used along with the enzymes and help to carry forward the reaction. Coenzymes cannot perform on their own alone. FAD is also an example of a coenzyme.
FAD is utilized in various
(b)
Interpretation: To draw the six-subunit block diagram for FAD.
Concept introduction: Coenzymes are non-protein organic compounds that are used along with the enzymes and help to carry forward the reaction. Coenzymes cannot perform on their own alone. FAD is also an example of a coenzyme.
FAD is utilized in various metabolic reactions. It has a very high oxidation potential and is used by the cell in oxidation reactions like oxidation of fatty acid. It is also utilized in electron transfer reactions. The structure of FAD is:
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