What Is the Primary Role of Oxygen in Cellular Respiration

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

• A)to donate high energy electrons to the electron transport chain
• B)to serve as an acceptor for released carbon,forming CO₂
• C)to serve as an acceptor for electrons and protons,forming water
• D)to donate high energy electrons to NAD⁺,forming NADH

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