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Molecular Oxygen (O2), Which Is Required for the Production of ATP

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Molecular oxygen (O2), which is required for the production of ATP by mitochondria, must pass through at least three membranes to get to the enzymes where it is used. O2 is also produced in chloroplasts and must pass through at least four membranes to be released from the plant. Describe how O2 moves across biological membranes.


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