Chapter 24, Problem 33GQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule undergoes reduction and oxidation in the process of respiration has to be determined.

Concept introduction: Respiration permits the living things and plants to release energy stored in the chemical bond of carbohydrate such as sugar made from carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis.

In terms of electron transfer:-

$•$ Oxidation is loss of electron.

$•$ Reduction is gain of electron.