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ESTION 13 Choose the statement that best describes the purpose of the electron t

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Question

ESTION 13

Choose the statement that best describes the purpose of the electron transport system.

To transform energy from electrons into a proton gradient that will drive ATP synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation

To use energy from electrons to split glucose into two molecules of pyruvate

To dispose of electrons harvested during glycolysis and use them to generate water

To transform energy from electrons into a proton gradient that will drive ATP synthesis via substrate-level phosphorylation

A.

To transform energy from electrons into a proton gradient that will drive ATP synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation

B.

To use energy from electrons to split glucose into two molecules of pyruvate

C.

To dispose of electrons harvested during glycolysis and use them to generate water

D.

To transform energy from electrons into a proton gradient that will drive ATP synthesis via substrate-level phosphorylation

Explanation / Answer

A. To transform energy from electrons into a proton gradient that will drive ATP synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation