Practice mode Bioenergetics

What is the final electron acceptor in the respiratory (electron transport) chain?

Correct answer A. Oxygen

Explanation

At the end of the electron transport chain, cytochrome oxidase passes electrons to molecular oxygen, which combines with hydrogen ions to form water.

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