Anatomy and Physiology I
FAD, or Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide, is a cofactor that plays a crucial role in numerous metabolic reactions within the body. It is a derivative of the B-complex vitamin riboflavin (vitamin B2) and serves as an essential component in various oxidation-reduction (redox) processes, particularly in the electron transport chain during cellular respiration.
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