Which of the following is the reducing agent in the saturation step of polyketide biosynthesis? A) NADH B) NADPH C) ferredoxin D) H₂ E) O₂

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In the saturation step of polyketide biosynthesis, a keto group is reduced to an alcohol group. This reduction is catalyzed by a ketoreductase enzyme, which requires a reducing agent such as NADPH to donate a hydride ion for the reaction. Therefore, NADPH is the reducing agent in the saturation step.

Which of the Following Is the Reducing Agent in the Saturation