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Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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Capitolo 6, Problema 1

All cells require a source of ___________ for redox reactions.

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Identify the key concept in the question: redox reactions in cells.
Recall that redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between molecules.
Understand that for redox reactions to occur, cells need a source of electrons or electron carriers.
Recognize that the blank refers to what cells require to provide electrons for these reactions.
Conclude that the correct term to fill in the blank is 'electrons' because all cells require a source of electrons for redox reactions.

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