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Biology
Undergraduate 2
10/31/2011
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Reduction
 Definition
the gaining of electrons in a chemical reaction
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Hydrogen atoms
 Definition
1 electron and 1 proton
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oxidation
 Definition
the loss of electrons (hydrogen atoms)
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anaerobic
 Definition
does not require oxygen (o2)
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Aerobic
 Definition
requires energy
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mitochondria
 Definition
have an inner and outer membrane, with a space in between the inter membrane space. Contains matrix - the gel like material inside the inner membrane
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catabolism
 Definition
the breaking down of organic compounds
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Anabolism
 Definition
synthetic reactions
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