electron carriers

Electron carriers are molecules that transfer electrons during cellular processes like energy production. Think of them as tiny shuttles that move electrons from one location to another within cells. This transfer helps generate energy stored in a molecule called ATP, which powers various cellular activities. Common electron carriers include NADH and FADH2, which pick up electrons from food molecules and deliver them to parts of the cell where energy is produced. Without these carriers, cells couldn't efficiently produce the energy needed for survival and function.