Synthesis/Anabolic Reaction:
Bonds being formed between elements. When two or more atoms, ions, or molecules combine to form new or larger molecules.
Example:
Decomposition/Catabolic Reaction:
The breakage of bonds between atoms. A chemical breakdown into smaller parts.
Example:
Exchange Reaction:
The breakage and the reformation of two original sets of products.
Example:
Reversible Reaction:
A reaction that can proceed in either direction. The product can revert to the original reactants.
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (AKA Redox)
Oxidation : is the removal of electrons from a molecule and results in a decrease in the energy content of the molecule. Reduction : is the opposite of oxidation. It is the addition of electrons to a molecule and results in an increase in the energy content of the molecule. **Within a cell, oxidation and reduction reactions are always coupled. Whenever one substance if oxidized, another of reduced. This is an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction (Redox)
O xidation I s L oss
R eduction Is G ain
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