Multiple choice

What is the name of process in aerobic respiration, in which the energy is being provided in steps in electron transport chain?

  1. Photophosphorylation

  2. Oxidative phosphorylation

  3. Decarboxylation

  4. Glycolysis
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Explanation

Oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) is the metabolic pathway in which cells use enzymes to oxidize nutrients, thereby releasing energy, which is used to reform ATP. In most eukaryotes, this takes place inside mitochondria.

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