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what is the role of oxygen in photosynthesis in cellular respiration?
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In photosynthesis, oxygen is produced as a byproduct when water is split during the light-dependent reactions. This oxygen is then released into the atmosphere.
In cellular respiration, the role of oxygen is to act as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain. During the process of cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which is the energy currency of the cell. Oxygen combines with hydrogen ions and electrons to form water in the final step of cellular respiration, called oxidative phosphorylation. This process creates a proton gradient that drives the production of ATP. Without oxygen, cellular respiration will not proceed efficiently, resulting in less ATP production.
In cellular respiration, the role of oxygen is to act as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain. During the process of cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which is the energy currency of the cell. Oxygen combines with hydrogen ions and electrons to form water in the final step of cellular respiration, called oxidative phosphorylation. This process creates a proton gradient that drives the production of ATP. Without oxygen, cellular respiration will not proceed efficiently, resulting in less ATP production.