The following half reactions play important roles in metabolism. 1/2 O2 1 2H+ + 2e H2O

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The following half reactions play important roles in metabolism.
1/2 O2 1 2H+ + 2eā€“ ā†’ H2O
NADH + H+ ā†’ NAD+ + 2H+ + 2e-
Which of these two is a half reaction of oxidation? Which one is a half reaction of reduction? Write the equation for the overall re-action. Which reagent is the oxidizing agent (electron acceptor)? Which reagent is the reducing agent (electron donor)?
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Biochemistry

ISBN: 978-1285429106

8th edition

Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell

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