Oxidation and reduction reactions work in tandem so they are often referred to as redox reactions.

Redox Reactions

A reaction that takes electrons from donor molecules, oxidizing them

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Types of electrons transfer reactions in metabolism include:

- Reduction reactions
- Oxidation reactions

Types of Electron Transfer Reactions

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Oxidation Reaction

A reaction that gives electrons to acceptor molecules, reducing them

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