Why Must the Transfer of Electrons from Glucose to Oxygen

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why must the transfer of electrons from glucose to oxygen during aerobic respiration take place in a series of steps?

• A) The energy of the protons can be used to make ATP.
• B) The energy of the electrons can be used to make ATP.
• C) The energy of the electrons can be used to make ADP.
• D) It is chemically impossible to transfer electrons directly from glucose to oxygen.
• E) The chemical intermediates donate some of their electrons in order to increase the electron pool.

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