A chemical process during which a substance gains electrons and energy is called: a) oxidation b)...
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A chemical process during which a substance gains electrons and energy is called:
a) oxidation
b) oxidative phosphorylation
c) deamination
d) reduction
e) dehydrogenation
Chemical Reaction:
A chemical reaction is a process in which atoms, molecules, or compounds chemically interact with each other leading to the formation or breaking of chemical bonds. The substances that chemically interact are called reactants and the new substances that are formed following this interaction are called products.
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View this answerThe correct answer is d) reduction.
A chemical process during which a substance gains electrons and energy is called reduction.
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Oxidation & Reduction Reactions in the Metabolism: Process & Significance
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Cells primarily rely on oxidation and reduction to generate energy. Learn about oxidation and reduction reactions in the body, what oxidative metabolism is, and how energy is produced in the form of ATP.
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