Electron Transport Chain

It is oxidized in a single explosive step.

It is used as a building block for DNA synthesis.

It is converted directly to ATP.

It is broken down in a series of steps, with electrons stripped at key points. (correct)

To allow the hydrogen atoms to be used for ATP synthesis.

To prevent the hydrogen atoms from reacting explosively with O2.

To convert the hydrogen atoms into a more stable form.

To facilitate their transfer to O2 for energy production. (correct)

It directly synthesizes ATP from glucose.

It acts as a structural component of mitochondria.

It catalyzes the breakdown of glucose.

It functions as an oxidizing agent and cycles between its oxidized and reduced forms. (correct)

<p>They remove a pair of hydrogen atoms from the substrate, thereby oxidizing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It cannot be harnessed efficiently for constructive work.</p> Signup and view all the answers