Which coenzyme is needed in the conversion of b-aspartate-semialdehyde to homoserine,a reduction reaction?

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Reduction reactions involve the addition of hydrogen atoms (H+) or electrons (e-) to the substrate. In this specific reaction, the conversion of b-aspartate-semialdehyde to homoserine, a reduction reaction, requires the addition of a hydrogen atom. NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is a coenzyme that can donate a hydrogen atom during reduction reactions, making it the best choice for this reaction. B) biotin, C) PLP, D) lipoate, and E) THF are not directly involved in the transfer of hydrogen atoms or electrons and are not the best choice for this reaction.

Which Coenzyme Is Needed in the Conversion of B-Aspartate-Semialdehyde to Homoserine,a