Question

Identify the true statement(s). There may be one answer or more than one answer.FADH2 is a reducing agent. FADH2 is an oxidizing agent. NADH is an oxidizing agent. NADPH is a reducing agent. FAD is an oxidizing agent.

Answer 1

Answer:

FADH2 is a reducing agent.

FAD is an oxidizing agent.

Explanation:

The full form of FAD is flavin adenine dinucleotide. It is mainly a redox-active coenzyme which is associated with the different proteins and is involved with the enzymatic reactions in the metabolism.

FAD is obtained by donating or accepting electrons.

In the citric acid cycle,

succinate + FAD → fumarate + $FADH_2$

Thus we see that FAD is an oxidizing agent while $FADH_2$ is a reducing agent.