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1. Matter and Measurements4h 29m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 35m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines38m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 46m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Intro to Coenzymes

GOB Chemistry

21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Intro to Coenzymes

3:37 minutes

Problem 21.64bMcMurry - 8th Edition

Textbook Question

What do the following abbreviations stand for?

c. NADH/H⁺

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Identify the context in which the abbreviation is used, which in this case is biochemistry.

Recognize that NADH/H⁺ is related to cellular respiration and metabolic processes.

Understand that NADH stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (reduced form).

Note that H⁺ represents a proton, which is often involved in redox reactions.

Combine the terms to explain that NADH/H⁺ refers to the reduced form of NAD⁺, which carries electrons and a proton during metabolic reactions.

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Key Concepts

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NADH

NADH stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (in its reduced form). It is a coenzyme found in all living cells and plays a crucial role in metabolic processes, particularly in cellular respiration. NADH is involved in the transfer of electrons in the electron transport chain, which is essential for ATP production.

H⁺ Ion

H⁺ refers to a hydrogen ion, which is a proton that has lost its electron. In biochemical contexts, H⁺ ions are important for maintaining pH balance and are involved in various metabolic reactions. The concentration of H⁺ ions can influence enzyme activity and is critical in processes like ATP synthesis through chemiosmosis.

Redox Reactions

Redox reactions, short for reduction-oxidation reactions, are chemical processes that involve the transfer of electrons between two species. In the context of NADH and H⁺, NADH acts as an electron donor (reducing agent), while H⁺ ions can accept electrons (oxidizing agent). These reactions are fundamental to energy production in cells, particularly during cellular respiration.