In Biochemical Systems,the Term Reduction Often Refers to ________

question 77

Multiple Choice

In biochemical systems,the term reduction often refers to ________.

• A)a loss of hydrogen or electrons by a compound
• B)a gain of hydrogen or electrons by a compound
• C)a gain in oxygen
• D)a loss of electrons
• E)an energy-releasing reaction

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Definitions:

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Stock Dissipation Rate

The rate at which a stock resource, like fish in a fishery or trees in a forest, is used up or depleted over time.

Pesticide Pollutants

Chemical substances used to kill pests, but when misused or overused, they can become environmental pollutants, affecting non-target species and ecosystems.

Great Lakes

A group of five large lakes in North America that include Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, forming the largest freshwater system on Earth.