NAD: Structure and Reduction of NAD to NADH

The video tutorial explains the structure and function of NAD, a crucial biological coenzyme involved in energy generation. It covers the components of NAD, including adenine and nicotinamide, and its role in redox reactions. The tutorial details how NAD oxidizes alcohols and amines, forming aldehydes, ketones, and imines. A biochemical example of NAD's role in histidine synthesis in bacteria is also provided.

What does NAD stand for and what is its significance in biological processes?

Explain the structure of NAD and how it is classified as a dinucleotide.

Explain the significance of the pyrophosphate linkage in the structure of NAD.

What is the difference between NAD and NADPH in terms of their functions?

What are the general types of reactions that NAD participates in within biochemistry?

Describe the role of NAD in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions.

What is a hydride anion and how does it relate to the function of NAD?

How does NAD oxidize alcohols, and what are the products of this reaction?

What is the mechanism by which NAD oxidizes amines to imines?

Discuss the importance of NAD in the synthesis of histidine in bacteria.