Choose the appropriate term that best completes each sentence. When a compound d
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Question
Choose the appropriate term that best completes each sentence.When a compound donates (loses) electrons, that compound becomes _________________. Such a compound is often referred to as an electron donor.
When a compound accepts (gains) electrons, that compound becomes _________________. Such a compound is often referred to as an electron acceptor .
In glycolysis, _______________ is the compound that will have its electrons taken from it (donates the electrons).
Once Glycolysis' electron donor gives up its electrons, it is oxidized to a compound that is called ________________.
__________ is the compound that functions as the electron acceptor in Glycolysis.
After the electron acceptor gains electrons, it is reduced to a compound called __________________.
Answer Choices
A. Reduced
B. NADH
C. Pyruvate
D. Glucose
E. NAD+
F. Oxidized
NOTE: There is NOT one answer. I don't know how people get this confused and only answer one letter....
Explanation / Answer
When a compound donates (loses) electrons, that compound becomes _________________. Such a compound is often referred to as an electron donor.
Oxidized
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When a compound accepts (gains) electrons, that compound becomes _________________. Such a compound is often referred to as an electron acceptor .
Reduced
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In glycolysis, _______________ is the compound that will have its electrons taken from it (donates the electrons).
Glucose
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Once Glycolysis' electron donor gives up its electrons, it is oxidized to a compound that is called ________________.
Pyruvate
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__________NAD+ is the compound that functions as the electron acceptor in Glycolysis.
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After the electron acceptor gains electrons, it is reduced to a compound called ___ NADH _______________.
Answer Choices
A. Reduced
B. NADH
C. Pyruvate
D. Glucose
E. NAD+
F. Oxidized