Question

to form nadh from nad+, two electrons and a proton are removed from an organic molecule. what term best describes the reaction in which electrons and a proton are removed from an organic molecule?
multiple choice

condensation

dehydrogenation

decarboxylation

isomerization

reduction

Explanation:

Dehydrogenation is the process of removing hydrogen (which includes electrons and a proton) from a molecule. In the formation of NADH from NAD⁺, electrons and a proton are transferred from an organic molecule, which is a dehydrogenation reaction. Condensation involves combination of molecules with loss of a small molecule like water. Decarboxylation is removal of a carboxyl group as carbon - dioxide. Isomerization is the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule. Reduction is the gain of electrons.

Answer:

B. Dehydrogenation