Interpretation:
The atom that undergoes oxidation and reduction in cytochromes and in coenzyme Q should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation: The oxidation is reaction that involves addition of oxygen atom or loss of electrons or removal of hydrogen atom present in the chemical compound.
Reduction: It involves removal of oxygen or addition of hydrogen to the chemical compound.
Coenzyme: They are non-proteins molecules which helps enzymes for catalyzing the reaction.
Cytochromes: They are heme-containing proteins that transfer electrons in cell respiration that occur in mitochondria.
Heme: The iron containing compound that is iron
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