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Enzymes are involved in the browning of cut fruit - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 10 - 2015
Question 10
Enzymes are involved in the browning of cut fruit. One reaction taking place is: (Hemoglobin structure) + rac{1}{2}O_2 ightarrow 2H_2O Which of the following cor... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Enzymes are involved in the browning of cut fruit - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 10 - 2015
Step 1
Which of the following correctly describes the above reaction?
Answer
The reaction shown involves the oxidation of the enzyme as it reacts with oxygen ( rac{1}{2}O_2) and results in the formation of water (H_2O). This indicates that the enzyme is losing electrons as it interacts with oxygen, which is characteristic of oxidation. Therefore, the correct answer is:
D. Oxidation.