The Biology Project: Biochemistry

Chemistry Tutorial

Problem 10: Why are redox reactions important?

A key feature of redox reactions leading to their importance in biology is that:

A. the electron that is transfered retains its energy.
B. the transfered electron gains energy.
C.the electron does not carry energy.
D. they occur with transfer of electrons, protons, or neutrons.


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