Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding Biological Oxidations

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding biological oxidations?

• A) The redox potential is the affinity of a substance to accept electrons.
• B) Oxidation can occur by addition of oxygen to a molecule.
• C) Electrons are transferred from substances with a high reduction potential to substances with a lower reduction potential.
• D) Oxidases, oxygenases, and dehydrogenases are all enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation reactions.
• E) NAD⁺ is a cosubstrate of certain dehydrogenases and always accepts electrons in the form of hydride ions.

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