Which Statement About the Role of Oxygen in the Electron

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the role of oxygen in the electron transport chain is FALSE?

• A) Oxygen is the ultimate receptor of electrons.
• B) Oxygen is reduced to water during oxidative phosphorylation.
• C) We inhale oxygen so that it can be used to accept electrons.
• D) Catabolism is called cellular respiration because it uses oxygen.
• E) Oxygen is released as carbon dioxide through exhalation.

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