The Combined Processes of Electron and H⁺ Transport and Subsequent

question 9

Multiple Choice

The combined processes of electron and H⁺ transport and subsequent ATP synthesis is called which of the following?

• A) oxidative phosphorylation
• B) the citric acid cycle
• C) the common catabolic pathway
• D) none of these

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