TRUE OR FALSE: NAD most commonly oxidizes carbon – oxygen bonds  NADH is the most common biochemical reducing agent  FAD contains ribitol as part of its molecular structure  Pantothenate is part of the Vitamin B12 structure.  Vitamin D is involved with blood coagulation.  People on a vegan diet usually require Vitamin B12 supplementation Transcription factors are one means of regulating metabolic processes

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Q: Which of the following conditions will produce active glycogen phosphorylase? AMP АТР…

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