During aerobic respiration the final electron acceptor is A) Cyto b B) NADH2 C) Water D) Oxygen
During aerobic respiration the final electron acceptor is A) Cyto b B) NADH2 C) Water D) Oxygen

Correct option:(D)Oxygen

Solution:

  • ATP is produced during the process of oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria.
  • It is a part of aerobic respiration.
  • Electron transport chain plays an important role in this process.
  • Electrons move through a series of electron donors and carriers that lead to the formation of a potential gradient.
  • Gradient helps in ATP synthesis.
  • During process, oxygen is reduced by the hydrogen from NADH and it finally accepts the electron in the chain.
  • So,it is the terminal electron acceptor that results in the formation of water molecules.