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Aim:
To illustrate the basic equilibria of redox – co-enzymes NAD+
and FAD and the synthesis of ATP. |
The energy produced
by the oxidation of glucose is accumulated in reduced co-enzymes and ATP.
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The
equilibria are characterised by the following facts:
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Both oxidants
have a negative E°’ :
the reduced forms are therefore good reducing agents and are only formed
when energy is added.
The synthesis
of ATP demands energy. This can be used whenever ATP is reconverted to
ADP. |