In the Cell, Energy Released by Electrons Is Often Used

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the cell, energy released by electrons is often used to phosphorylate

• A)ATP.
• B)ADP.
• C)pyruvic acid.
• D)oxygen.
• E)NAD.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for respiration in many living organisms and required for energy production in cells.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that are formed when hydrogen loses its electron and are involved in acid-base balance in the body.

ATP Production

The process by which cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary carrier of energy within cells.

Chemiosmosis

A process by which ATP is generated in the mitochondria through the movement of hydrogen ions across a membrane.