For Each Historical Identification Question, Define the Term and Briefly

question 41

Essay

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
the Civil Code

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Definitions:

Decarboxylation

A reaction in which a molecule of CO2 is removed from a carboxyl group of an organic acid.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH), present in organic acids.

Coenzyme Q

A fat-soluble substance found in the mitochondria, essential for the production of energy in cells, and functions as an antioxidant.

Transfer Electrons

The movement of electrons from one atom or molecule to another, a fundamental process in chemical reactions and electricity conductance.