Chapter 26, Problem 23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The validation of the statement that the vitamin B portion of CoA is the active part to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The full form of FAD is flavin adenine dinucleotide. It consists of riboflavin and ADP which are bridged together by phosphate groups. The riboflavin is formed by the combination of flavin and ribitol. The phosphodiester bond exists between the ribitol and the phosphate group in FAD.

The full form of ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ is a coenzyme which is known as dinucleotide. The two nucleotides are linked through phosphate groups.

The acetyl CoA is used for the oxidation of fatty acid and pyruvate. It is synthesized from the vitamin $\text{B5}$ and extracted from the yeast. It contains pantothenic acid, phosphorylated ADP and mercaptoethylamine.