ox·i·da·tive ( k s -d  tv)adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by oxidation. |
oxidative,
adj having the ability or property to oxidize.
oxidative
pertaining to or emanating from oxidation.
oxidative deamination
oxidative breakdown of amino acids; specialized enzyme systems carry out the process, e.g. d-amino oxidase.
oxidative metabolism
enzymic pathways leading to the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen from intermediates in the pathway.
oxidative phosphorylation
the mitochondrial process by which the free energy from the oxidation of intracellular substrates is made available in the form of ATP for cellular endergonic processes.
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