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In mitochondrial electron transport, what is the direct role of O2?

The role of O2 in electron transport

In mitochondrial electron transport, what is the direct role of O2?

  • a)to provide the driving force for the synthesis of ATP from ADP and Pi
  • b)to function as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain
  • c)to oxidize NADH and FADH2 from glycolysis, acetyl CoA formation, and the citric acid cycle
  • d)to provide the driving force for the production of a proton gradient

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From the given data,

The role of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) in electron transport in mitochondrial electron transport is to function as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain. After accepting the final electron oxygen becomes completely reduced into a water molecule. The adjoined picture shows ETC:

Thus, the correct option is to function as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

Dr. OWL answered 3 years ago
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