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What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?

a
It functions as an enzyme.
b
It is involved when glucose is converted to glucose-6-phosphate
c
Participates in dehydrogenation reactions.
d
It is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration.

detailed solution

Correct option is C

NAD+ removes hydrogen from the substrate undergoing dehydrogenation reactions. For example:During glycolysis, NAD+ removes hydrogen from glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate.

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