What is the role of oxygen in oxidative phosphorylation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. It is the final electron acceptor and combines with protons and electrons to form water
- Step 1: Electrons pass along the chain to oxygen. Step 2. Oxygen forms water with protons. Answer: final electron acceptor. Why not the others: these describe other roles.
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