Figure 9.3 -Refer to Figure 9.3. Which of these statements concerning the following reaction is true? Malate + NAD⁺-oxaloacetate + NADH + H⁺ A) Malate is more oxidized than oxaloacetate. B) NAD+ is more reduced than NADH. C) Malate is more reduced than oxaloacetate. D) Oxaloacetate is more reduced than malate.

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Malate has more electrons (i.e., is more reduced) than oxaloacetate. This is because in the reaction, malate is being oxidized and losing electrons, while NADH is being reduced and gaining electrons. The resulting product, oxaloacetate, has fewer electrons and is therefore more oxidized than malate.

Figure 9.3 -Refer to Figure 9.3. Which of These Statements Concerning the Concerning