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Standard reduction potential

Tendency of a molecule to donate or receive electrons.

Thermodynamic measure (E°') of a redox couple's tendency to accept electrons under standard conditions. Determines the direction of electron flow in metabolic pathways such as the ETC.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Thermodynamic measure (E°') of a redox couple's tendency to accept electrons under standard conditions. Determines the direction of electron flow in metabolic pathways such as the ETC.

Related terms

Electron transport chain, Oxidation