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Which process captures the energy of high-energy electrons from NADH and FADH2 and ultimately generates ATP?
Which process captures the energy of high-energy electrons from NADH and FADH2 and ultimately generates ATP?
- Krebs cycle
- Oxidative phosphorylation (correct)
- Glycolysis
- Fermentation
What is the main function of the electron-transport chain in cellular respiration?
What is the main function of the electron-transport chain in cellular respiration?
- To release energy in the form of heat
- To generate a proton-motive force used to power the synthesis of ATP (correct)
- To convert glucose into pyruvate
- To produce NADH and FADH2
What is the overall reaction for the flow of electrons from NADH to oxygen in cellular respiration?
What is the overall reaction for the flow of electrons from NADH to oxygen in cellular respiration?
- NADH + O2 + H+ -> H2O + NAD+ + energy
- NADH + 1/2 O2 + H+ -> H2O + NAD+ (correct)
- NADH + O2 -> NAD+ + H2O
- NADH + O2 -> NAD+ + H2O + energy
What is the role of the complexes in the electron-transport chain?
What is the role of the complexes in the electron-transport chain?
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What is the product of the coupling of electron carrier oxidation and ADP phosphorylation in cellular respiration?
What is the product of the coupling of electron carrier oxidation and ADP phosphorylation in cellular respiration?
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