Oxidation reactions in biological systems generally involve

A) addition of electrons and hydrogen ions.
B) loss of electrons and hydrogen ions.
C) addition of electrons and loss of hydrogen ions.
D) loss of electrons and addition of hydrogen ions.
E) loss of electrons and either addition or loss of hydrogen ions.


Answer: B

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