Which group of compounds includes only low-energy molecules? A)ATP;acetyl-CoA;NADH;FADH₂ B)ADP;acetyl-CoA;NAD⁺;FAD C)ATP;CO₂;NADH;FADH₂ D)ADP;CO₂;NADH;FADH₂ E)ADP;CO₂;NAD⁺;FAD

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Low-energy molecules are those that have either released energy or are in a form that holds less energy compared to their high-energy counterparts. ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) and NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide in its oxidized form) are examples of low-energy molecules, as they are the products of energy release from ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) and NADH, respectively. FAD (Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide in its oxidized form) is also considered a low-energy molecule compared to its reduced form, FADH2. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) is a product of metabolic processes and does not store energy for cellular use, making it a low-energy molecule as well.

Which Group of Compounds Includes Only Low-Energy Molecules