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Exhibit A: Consider the reaction of alcohol dehydrogenase. CH3CH2OH + NAD+ -> CH3CHO + NADH + H+ Referring to exhibit A: Which molecule is reduced? H+ NADH Acetaldehyde Ethanol NAD+

          Exhibit A: Consider the reaction of alcohol dehydrogenase.
CH3CH2OH + NAD+ -> CH3CHO + NADH + H+
Referring to exhibit A: Which molecule is reduced?
H+
NADH
Acetaldehyde
Ethanol
NAD+

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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In a redox reaction, one molecule loses electrons (oxidation) while another molecule gains electrons (reduction). The reaction is: $$\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH} + \text{NAD}^+ \rightarrow \text{CH}_2\text{CHO} + \text{NADH} + \text{H}^+$$ In this reaction, Show more…

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Exhibit A: Consider the reaction of alcohol dehydrogenase CH3CH2OH + NAD+ -> CH3CHO + NADH + H+. Referring to exhibit A: Which molecule is reduced? NADH Acetaldehyde Ethanol NAD+