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NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a cation ("cat" "Ion") or "positively charged ion" that we usually see involved in the Kreb's cycle and electron transport. This ion is involved in cellular metabolism and is oxidized to NADH by a hydrogen donor and will produce energy in the process.

NAD+ and (metabolite) -> NADH and ENERGYand (metabolite byproduct)

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