Describe how the flow of electrons through cellular respiration eventually leads to the production of ATP. Be sure to address each of the following in your description: a) What is the primary molecule that delivers electrons to the electron transport chain (ETC) and where does the electron come from that it is delivering? b) After an electron is delivered to the ETC, describe how its energy level will change as it is passed through the ETC. c) Explain the process of how the change in energy of electrons through the ETC is ultimately used to generate ATP and how the movement of protons is involved in this process.
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