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Synthesis
Combination reactions:
Synthesis reactions which always involve bond
formation
A + B → AB
Anabolic: Bond Formation
Decomposition
Decomposition reactions:
Molecules are broken
down into smaller molecules
AB → A + B
Catabolic: Bonds broken
Exchange or Displacement
Exchange reactions:
Bonds are both made and broken
AB + C → AC + B Anabolic & Catabolic
16. Define three major types of chemical reactions. Comment on the nature of oxidation reduction reactions and their importance.
Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions
Decomposition rxns. Food ---> ATP conversion
Reactants losing electrons are electron donors and are oxidized
Reactants taking up electrons are electron acceptors and become reduced