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What is the primary source of the electrons used in the mitochondria?

A. Water
B. Glucose
C. ATP
D. Cellulose
E. Oxygen

Asked by Fritz

Answer (2)

The primary source of the electrons used in mitochondria is (E) Oxygen

Answered by Snowie | 2024-06-10

The primary source of the electrons used in mitochondria during cellular respiration is glucose, which is broken down into NADH and FADHâ‚‚, leading to ATP production. Option B, Glucose, is the correct answer. Oxygen is essential as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain but is not the source of the electrons.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-13

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