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What is the primary function of oxygen in aerobic respiration, and what is the resulting product?
What is the primary function of oxygen in aerobic respiration, and what is the resulting product?
Oxygen is used for oxidative phosphorylation, resulting in the production of ATP.
Where is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) located in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Where is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) located in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
In prokaryotes, the ETC is located in the plasma membrane, whereas in eukaryotes, it is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
What is the terminal electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain of eukaryotic cells?
What is the terminal electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain of eukaryotic cells?
Molecular oxygen (O2)
How do the Electron Transport Chains of prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ in terms of complexity?
How do the Electron Transport Chains of prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ in terms of complexity?
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What is the role of flavoproteins in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of flavoproteins in the electron transport chain?
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What is the primary factor that regulates the Electron Transport Chain in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary factor that regulates the Electron Transport Chain in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the difference in ATP production between NADH and FADH2?
What is the difference in ATP production between NADH and FADH2?
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Where is the location of proton pumps in eukaryotic cells during chemiosmosis?
Where is the location of proton pumps in eukaryotic cells during chemiosmosis?
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What is the function of proton pumps in chemiosmosis?
What is the function of proton pumps in chemiosmosis?
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What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
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