Oxidation

A) involves the removal of oxygen atoms from a molecule.
B) is endothermic.
C) occurs when an atom accepts electrons.
D) occurs when oxygen atoms are added to a molecule and energy released.
E) is rare in biological reactions.


Answer: D

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