Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 18, Problem 14P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Iron acts as an electron carrier in a coupled redox reaction, even after having a reduction potential of +0.77V.

Concept introduction:

The redox potential is the measure of the tendency of any chemical compound to lose or accept electrons and attain an oxidized or reduced state. The electrode potential of a compound to accept an electron is termed as reduction potential. Further, the oxidation potential is the potential of the compound on losing its electrons

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