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Which of the following enzymes use NADP as coenzyme ________________?

Correct answer: C. Glucose 6-Phosphate dehydrogenase

  • A. Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
  • B. Lactate dehydrogenase
  • C. Glucose 6-Phosphate dehydrogenase
  • D. Beta hydroxy acyl CoA dehydrogenaseOrder DNA Kits

Explanation

Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase uses NADP+ and produces NADPH in the pentose phosphate pathway. The other listed dehydrogenases classically use NAD+ or NADH-linked cofactors rather than NADP+.

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