Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 7, Problem 33FB
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The given blank space in the statement “Sugars that react with Tollens’ reagent are called ___ sugars.”

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A reducing agent has the property of losing its electrons and getting oxidized. Therefore, during a redox reaction, the reducing agent loses electrons and becomes oxidized. Some of the examples of reducing agents can besulfite compounds, formic aci, dnda few other earth metals.

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