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Defining Oxidation
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Chemically, (1) is defined as the loss of an electron, usually taking place through the addition of oxygen or the subtraction of hydrogen.
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hydrolysis
fermentation
reduction
oxidation
Correct Answer
(1) oxidation
Explanation
Oxidation is the loss of an electron from a molecule. In the context of glucose breakdown, oxidation releases energy that the cell captures and conserves rather than losing entirely as heat.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide