What Is the Primary Function of Electron Transport and Oxidative

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation?

• A)to provide electrons for the hydrolysis of ATP
• B)to synthesize the reduced coenzymes NADH and FADH₂ that are necessary for digestion
• C)to transport electrons and energy from ATP to ADP
• D)to oxidize the reduced coenzymes NADH and FADH₂, and provide energy for the synthesis of ATP
• E)to oxidize food molecules to acetyl CoA and prepare them for entry into the citric acid cycle

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Definitions:

D-Aldopentose

A type of aldopentose, which is a 5-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group, having the 'D' configuration.

Alditol

A type of sugar alcohol resulting from the reduction of an aldose, wherein the aldehyde group is converted into a hydroxyl group.

Ruff Degradation

A chemical reaction used for the oxidation of aldoses to smaller aldoses.

NaBH4

Sodium borohydride, a reducing agent commonly used in the reduction of ketones and aldehydes to alcohols.