NEET Biology ยท Hard

Biomolecules: Cell energetics MCQ

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Cell energeticsHardQuestion 10469

Question

Reduction in biochemical terms often involves:

  1. A
    Gain of electrons or hydrogen
    Correct
  2. B
    Loss of carbon
  3. C
    Only loss of phosphate
  4. D
    Breaking peptide bonds

Correct answer

Gain of electrons or hydrogen

Explanation

Reduction is the counterpart of oxidation in redox reactions.