Which of the following is the best definition of oxidative phosphorylation?

A) Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to an organic compound.

B) A proton gradient allows hydrogen ions to flow back into the cells through transmembrane protein channels, releasing energy that is used to generate ATP.

C) ATP is directly transferred from a substrate to ADP.

D) Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to O2.

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Athena

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19 April, 18:19

Which of the following is the best definition of oxidative phosphorylation?

A) Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to an organic compound.

B) A proton gradient allows hydrogen ions to flow back into the cells through transmembrane protein channels, releasing energy that is used to generate ATP.

C) ATP is directly transferred from a substrate to ADP.

D) Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to O2.

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Rosemary Parks · Answer 1

B) A protein gradient allows hydrogen ions to flow back into the cells through transmembrane protein channels, releasing energy that is used to generate ATP.