Reduction-Oxidation Reactions in Biological Systems
Reduction-Oxidation Reactions in Biological Systems
Reduction-Oxidation Reactions in Biological Systems
Reactions in Biological
Systems
The diversity we see in nature is not
possible without the chemical reactions that
take place at the cellular level.
Metabolism
● Metabolism refers to
the various chemical
reactions that take place
in organisms to allow
maintenance of normal
functions and survival.
The generation of energy from
food is one of the most
important processes involved
in metabolism.
Metabolism refers to the various chemical
reactions that take place in organisms to
allow maintenance of normal functions and
survival.
Metabolism
Processes
Catabolism Anabolism
Processes
Reduction Oxidation
When taken
together,
oxidation/
reduction
reactions
are known
The chemical that loses electrons is said to as redox
be oxidized, whereas the one that receives reactions.
electrons is said to be reduced.
Redox Enzymes
Redox Enzymes
Redox Examples
Photosynthesis
Redox: Aerobic Respiration
Processes
Redox reactions in
Krebs’ cycle take place as
NADH and FADH2 are
produced.
Redox: Oxidative Phosphorylation
● Chemiosmosis
and the
electron
transport chain
are part of the
process of
oxidative
The electron transport
phosphorylatio
chain
Redox: Oxidative Phosphorylation
● This mechanism
of ATP synthesis
involves the
transfer of
electrons from
NADH and
FADH2.
The electron transport
chain
Redox: Photosynthesis
Free Radicals
Free Radicals
Free Radicals
Free Radicals