Identify the following chemical reaction by its type: FAD + 2H -FADH₂. A) reduction B) phosphorylation C) condensation D) oxidation E) hydrolysis

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The reaction involves FAD (flavin adenine dinucleotide) gaining hydrogen atoms, which is a reduction process. In biochemical contexts, reduction often refers to the gain of electrons or hydrogen atoms, and FAD being reduced to FADH2 is a classic example of this.

Identify the Following Chemical Reaction by Its Type: FAD