What is oxidation?

releases energy from meat products for us to use

releases energy from the food for us to use

releases energy from the sun

releases energy from photosynthesis

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Oxidation is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons by a substance. It typically occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, although it can also occur without the presence of oxygen. Oxidation reactions often release energy, but it is not limited to meat products or food. For example, the process of oxidation also occurs in the sun and during photosynthesis.
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