Which of the Following Represents the First Mechanistic Step in the Oxidation

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the first mechanistic step in the oxidation reaction shown below?

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Definitions:

Na+

Sodium ions, essential for conducting nerve impulses and maintaining the balance of fluids in the body.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Potential Difference

Difference in electrical potential, measured as the charge difference across the plasma membrane.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making it more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.