Which of the following is the best definition of oxidative phosphorylation?
A. Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to O2.
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 an organic compound.
Answer:B
Which of the following is the best definition of oxidative phosphorylation?
A. Electrons are passed through a series of carriers to O2. 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 an organic compound.