FADH2
FADH2
FADH2 (pronounced as "F-A-D-H-two"), also known as Flavin adenine dinucleotide (pronounced as "fla-vin ad-e-nine di-nu-cle-o-tide"), is a crucial molecule in metabolism that carries potential energy.
Etymology
The term FADH2 is an acronym derived from its full name, Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide. The "H2" signifies the molecule's ability to carry two hydrogen atoms.
Function
FADH2 is a high-energy molecule that is produced during the Krebs cycle (also known as the citric acid cycle or the tricarboxylic acid cycle) in the mitochondria. It is then used in the electron transport chain to generate ATP, the main energy currency of the cell.
Related Terms
- Flavin mononucleotide (FMN)
- Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
- Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP)
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FADH2
- Wikipedia's article - FADH2
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