BIOLOGY

JAMB 2006 - Question 12

Biology 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 12: The formation of water in the tissue respiration results from the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The formation of water in the tissue respiration results from the
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

B - A reactionin which hydrogen is added to a substance to reduction reaction. Also, the oxidation state of oxygen is reduced fromzero in a gaseous state to minus two in oxide ion as oxygen atom accepts two electrons from hydrogen molecule. Hydrogen is oxidized to hydrogenion by loss of electron.