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Coenzymes
Coenzymes with Grps Xferred and Dietary Precursor
Question | Answer |
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Biocytin | Examples of chem grps transferred: CO2 Dietary precursor in mammals: Biotin |
Coenzyme A | Examples of chem grps transferred: Acyl groups Dietary precursor in mammals: Pantothenic acid and other compounds |
5'-Deoxyadenosylcobalamin (Coenzyme B12) | Examples of chem grps transferred: H atoms and alkyl groups Dietary precursor in mammals: Vitamin B12 |
Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) | Examples of chem grps transferred: Electrons Dietary precursor in mammals: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) |
Lipoate | Examples of chem grps transferred: Electrons and acyl groups Not required in diet |
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide | Examples of chem grps transferred: Hydride ion (:H-) Dietary precursor in mammals: Nicotinic acid (niacin) |
Pyridoxal phosphate | Examples of chem grps transferred: Amino groups Dietary precursor in mammals: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) |
Tetrahydrofolate | Examples of chem grps transferred: One-carbon groups Dietary precursor in mammals: Folate |
Thiamine pyrophosphate | Examples of chem grps transferred: Aldehydes Dietary precursor in mammals: Thiamine (B1) |