Reducing equivalent
Reducing Equivalent
Reducing equivalent (pronunciation: /rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ɪˈkwɪvələnt/) is a term used in biochemistry to describe any molecule that can donate electrons to another molecule in a redox reaction.
Etymology
The term "reducing equivalent" is derived from the concept of reduction in chemistry, where a molecule, atom, or ion is reduced by gaining electrons, and the term "equivalent", which refers to the amount of a substance that can react with or replace another specified amount of another substance.
Related Terms
- Redox Reaction: A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.
- Oxidation: The loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
- Reduction: The gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
- Electron Donor: A chemical entity that donates electrons to another compound.
- Electron Acceptor: A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reducing equivalent
- Wikipedia's article - Reducing equivalent
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