During fermentation through the ethanol pathway, the NAD+

Last updated: 7/12/2022

During fermentation through the ethanol pathway, the NAD+ and acetaldehyde half reactions must be paired. Which statement(s) is are true about this coupled reaction? Explain your reasoning for each answer. A. Acetaldehyde will have the highest electron affinity B. NADH will be oxidized when ethanol accepts its electron C. NAD+ will be reduced in the spontaneous reaction D. acetaldehyde will be reduced and NADH will be oxidized