When a Molecule Is Reduced, It ____

question 62

Multiple Choice

When a molecule is reduced, it ____.

• A) gains electrons
• B) loses electrons
• C) stores electrons
• D) loses energy
• E) burns energy

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Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Galactose

A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that, along with glucose, makes up lactose, the primary sugar in milk.

Five-Membered Ring

A ring structure consisting of five atoms, common in various organic compounds and crucial in the study of organic chemistry.

Fructose

A simple sugar found in honey and fruit, sweeter than glucose and used in the food industry.