Question

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The breakdown of foodstuffs to simple molecules in cells:

a) is an oxidative process
b) is a reductive process
c) takes place only in mitochondria
d) consumes NADPH

I would say it is a, because requires oxygen (for example C6H1206+6O2->6CO2+6H20, am I right?

But then again: Oh, I am totally incorrect, I guess, because oxidative process is a loss of electrons, and reductive process is a gain of electrons. I would't say it is c), because organisms like bacterias doesn't have mitochondrias, so the answer maybe is D? (because NADPH takes place in ATP synthesis)

Answer 1

@yrelhan4

Answer 2

No idea. Sorry. :(

Answer 3

No worries, maybe someone else will help!

Answer 4

@sarah786 any ideas?

Answer 5

wait

Answer 6

well the reaction you wrote is both oxidative and reductive reaction .

Answer 7

well, it is just an example. The main question is The breakdown of foodstuffs to simple molecules in cells:

Answer 8

and I made this example, so it has nothing to do with the question

Answer 9

It is a catabolic reaction , in which the energy stored in glucose is released, and used to generate ATP.

Answer 10

your question is really Confused me ........... :D

Answer 11

but I need to choose an answer from :

a) is an oxidative process
b) is a reductive process
c) takes place only in mitochondria
d) consumes NADPH

Answer 12

Ignore everthing else, tjust his one;

The breakdown of foodstuffs to simple molecules in cells:

a) is an oxidative process
b) is a reductive process
c) takes place only in mitochondria
d) consumes NADPH

Answer 13

Not sure @Kamille ... really tired

Answer 14

oh, thank you anyways:))!

Answer 15

I think it's oxidative

the small organic molecules derived from food enter the cytosol of the cell, where their gradual oxidation begins

Answer 16

thanks a lot :))