Select the correct answer. What’s the role of oxygen in cellular respiration? A. It accepts electrons and keeps the electron transport chain running. B. It breaks down carbon-based sugar molecules to release energy and forms carbon dioxide. C. It combines with hydrogen ions in sugar molecules to release energy and form water. D. It supplies electrons to the electron transport chain to keep it running.
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This process involves breaking down glucose molecules and transferring electrons through a series of protein complexes in the electron transport chain (ETC). Oxygen plays a crucial role in this process. A. Oxygen accepts electrons and keeps the electron transport Show more…
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