reduction and oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
what are removed from intermediate compounds during respiration at various stages?
A
hydrogen atoms
2
Q
what are the hydrogen atoms split into?
A
protons
electrons
3
Q
what is oxidation?
A
loss of electrons / hydrogen
4
Q
what is reduction?
A
gain of electrons / hydrogen
5
Q
what do co-enzymes act as in respiration?
A
hydrogen carriers
6
Q
what is NAD+ reduced to form?
A
reduced NAD / NADH/H+
7
Q
what is FAD reduced to form?
A
reduced FAD / FADH2
