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Term: NADH

Definition: NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living cells and plays a pivotal role in energy metabolism.

Part of Speech:

Noun: The substance that is involved in the transfer of electrons in cellular respiration.

Proper noun: NADH is an acronym for Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Senses:

Sense 1: NADH, as a coenzyme, facilitates the transfer of electrons during cellular respiration, resulting in the production of ATP, the cell's main energy currency.

Sense 2: It serves as a substrate for various enzymatic reactions, participating in metabolic pathways such as glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

Sense 3: NADH can also act as an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress by donating a pair of electrons to reduce free radicals.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. During glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvate, resulting in the production of NADH.
2. The high concentration of NADH in the mitochondria indicates active energy production.

Proper Noun:

1. NADH is essential for the electron transport chain in cellular respiration.
2. The NADH molecule binds to specific enzymes to initiate metabolic reactions.

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