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1.In the following, what kind of chemical reaction is shown? R-CHO + H2O + NAD+

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Question

1.In the following, what kind of chemical reaction is shown?

R-CHO + H2O + NAD+ ® R-COOH + NADH + H+

deamination

hydrolysis

dehydration synthesis (condensation)

neutralization

oxidation/reduction

2. During photosynthesis, water molecules are split according to the following reaction:

H2O + NADP+ ® NADPH + H+ + O2

In the reaction, which substance undergoes reduction?

the hydrogen ions (protons)

the NADPH

the oxygen that is released

the NADP+

the water molecules

3.All but one of the following are examples of oxidizing reactions. Which one is not an oxidizing reaction.

the synthesis of glucose in a plant

the breakdown of glucose in a cell

the rusting of a nail

a log burning in a fireplace

a newspaper turning yellow as it ages

deamination

hydrolysis

dehydration synthesis (condensation)

neutralization

oxidation/reduction

Explanation / Answer

1) In the following, what kind of chemical reaction is shown?

R-CHO + H2O + NAD+ ® R-COOH + NADH + H+

E) Oxidation/reduction

2) During photosynthesis, water molecules are split according to the following reaction:

H2O + NADP+ ® NADPH + H+ + O2

In the reaction, which substance undergoes reduction?

D) The NADP+

3) All but one of the following are examples of oxidizing reactions. Which one is not an oxidizing reaction.

A) The synthesis of glucose in a plant