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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP)&nbsp;is a cofactor used in [[Anabolic|anabolic]] reactions, such as [[Lipid|lipid]] and [[nucleic acid synthesis|nucleic acid synthesis]]. [[NADPH|NADPH]] is a reducing agent in [[Photosynthesis|photosynthetic]] [[Organism|organisms]] as it is able to bind or rid the extra [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]] [[Atom|atom]].<br>
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP)&nbsp;is a [[Cofactor|cofactor]] used in [[Anabolic|anabolic]] reactions, such as [[Lipid|lipid]] and [[Nucleic acid synthesis|nucleic acid synthesis]]. [[NADPH|NADPH]] is a reducing agent in [[Photosynthesis|photosynthetic]] [[Organism|organisms]] as it is able to bind or rid the extra [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]] [[Atom|atom]].<br>

Latest revision as of 16:12, 15 November 2015

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP) is a cofactor used in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis. NADPH is a reducing agent in photosynthetic organisms as it is able to bind or rid the extra hydrogen atom.