Why Do Most Cells in the Body Require Oxygen Molecules

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why do most cells in the body require oxygen molecules?

• A)Glucose cannot be broken down without it.
• B)It pulls electrons off the electron transport chains in the last part of cellular respiration.
• C)The electron transport system must pump it through the inner membrane for chemiosmosis.
• D)ATP synthase uses it to add a phosphate ion to ADP in order to make ATP.
• E)It pulls electrons off the electron transport chains in the last part of cellular respiration and ATP synthase uses it to add a phosphate ion to ADP in order to make ATP.

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Conjunct

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