The Direct Energy Source That Drives ATP Synthesis During Respiratory

question 45

Multiple Choice

The direct energy source that drives ATP synthesis during respiratory oxidative phosphorylation in eukaryotic cells is

• A) oxidation of glucose to CO₂ and water.
• B) the thermodynamically favorable flow of electrons from NADH to the mitochondrial electron transport carriers.
• C) the final transfer of electrons to oxygen.
• D) the proton-motive force across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
• E) the thermodynamically favorable transfer of phosphate from glycolysis and the citric acid cycle intermediate molecules of ADP.

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Kinesthetic Senses

involve the perception of body movements and position, including the sense of muscle strain and movement through joints.

Body Position

The arrangement or posture of the body parts in relation to each other.

Vestibular Senses

The senses related to balance and spatial orientation, arising from the inner ear.

Body Position

The orientation or posture of the body as a whole, which can influence physiological functions and is considered in fields like ergonomics and physical therapy.