How is metabolic oxidation and reduction recognized and what is its relation to the standard definition of oxi

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How is metabolic oxidation and reduction recognized and what is its relation to the standard definition of oxi

what is its relation to the standard definition of oxidation and reduction?

2006-12-07 03:46:32 · 2 answers · asked by Kim H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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oxidation
remove electron
remove hydrogen
add oxygen

Reduction
Add electron
add hydrogen
remove oxygen

2006-12-07 04:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pharmalolli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There is no difference between metabolic oxidation and reduction and any "standard" definition of oxidation and reduction. Chemically, oxidation is the removal of electrons from one thing, and reduction is the transfer of electrons to that thing. The chemical definition of oxidation does not require or necessarily involve the reaction with oxygen, though that is one type of oxidation-reduction reaction that commonly occurs.

2006-12-07 03:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋