What is the primary process in animals that generates ATP, the energy currency of the cell? A) NADH and FADH2 directly donate their high energy electrons to ADP that results in ATP. The enzyme ATP synthase uses the proton gradient to generate ATP. Dietary organic compounds directly activate ATP synthase to generate ATP. D) ATP is obtained directly from food.
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During cellular respiration, organic compounds such as glucose are broken down in the presence of oxygen to release energy. This energy is used to generate ATP through a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the mitochondria of the cell. Show more…
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