answersLogoWhite

0

They are used in the production of ATP, the 'energy currency' of the cell.

FADH2 and NADH have the very important role of being electron carriers for the electron transport chain. Both are used at key points in glycolysis and/or the Kreb's cycle.

FADH2 : Carries electrons in the form of hydrogen atoms (1 proton and 1 electron) with 0 net charge. With 2 hydrogens FAD may use these electrons one at a time or 2 at a time, depending on which ever process it is in.

NADH : Carries it's electrons in the form of hydrides (1 proton and 2 electrons) with -1 net charge. Since these electrons are in the hydride form they both must be used at the same time, there isn't an option to use 1 OR 2 only 2 electrons.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the role of molecules such nadph nadh and fadh in metabolic process?

NADH and FADH are Coenzymes which act as carriers of electrons, protons, and energy in metabolism.


What are Electron carrier?

NAD NADH and FADH


What process uses NADH and FADH to create ATP?

The process that uses NADH and FADH to create ATP is oxidative phosphorylation. This process occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane and involves the transfer of electrons from NADH and FADH to the electron transport chain, leading to the production of ATP through a series of redox reactions.


What are the products produced in the kreb cycle?

NADH FADH and GTP .


Where is NADH or FADH used and produced during microbial metabolism?

NADH and FADH are produced during glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain in microbial metabolism. These molecules are used in the electron transport chain to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.


What two substances carry hydrogen from the Krebs Cycle to the electron transport system?

FADH and NADH.


Which chemical is responsible for the production of ATP from your food?

Cytochrome complex NADH FADH N i ^^ ER


When electrons join NAD and FAD during the kreb cycle what do they form?

they form FADH2 and NADH


What energy is produced by cellular respiration?

NADH,FADH,ATP are produced.Finally all are used to generate ATP.


What happens to the NADH and FADH molecules produce during cellular respiration?

they never move ever again


What is the role of molecules such as nadh nadh and fadh in metabolic?

NADH and FADH2 act as electron carriers in metabolic pathways, transferring electrons to the electron transport chain to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. These molecules play a crucial role in the production of energy in the form of ATP during cellular respiration.


What is a reactant required to begin cellular respiration?

NADH and FADH 2 among other molecules. Where do these molecules come from