what-do-the-terms-oxidized-and-reduced-refer-to-in-the-context-of-nadh-and-nad

Question

What do the terms 'oxidized' and 'reduced' refer to in the context of NADH and NAD⁺?

Accepted Answer

Oxidized means losing electrons, and reduced means gaining electrons.

Answer

Oxidized means gaining electrons, and reduced means losing electrons.

Answer

Oxidized means gaining hydrogen ions, and reduced means losing hydrogen ions.

Answer

Oxidized means gaining ATP, and reduced means losing ATP.