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What molecule is produced when two electrons and one proton are added to NADP+

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Answer:

The molecule produced is NADPH.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule produced In biochemical reactions, NADP+ acts as a "hydride" acceptor.

The hydride is not H-, but its chemical equivalent, H++2e-

The hydrogen atom adds to the nicotinamide ring, converting the molecule to NADPH.

by adding two electrons and one proton to NADP plus is NADPH.

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