Question
How many electrons must move down the Electron Transport Chain before energy is made? Choose one CORRECT answer
A. 5
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
A. 5
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
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The correct answer is **A. 5**.
In the context of cellular respiration, specifically during oxidative phosphorylation, it is commonly stated that for every 2 electrons that move down the Electron Transport Chain (ETC), enough energy is produced to ultimately synthesize approximately 2.5 ATP molecules. Thus, if we consider the overall process, a movement of around 5 electrons correlates to the production of about 5 ATP molecules. However, it is worth noting that the precise stoichiometry could depend on the specific organism and context.
In the context of cellular respiration, specifically during oxidative phosphorylation, it is commonly stated that for every 2 electrons that move down the Electron Transport Chain (ETC), enough energy is produced to ultimately synthesize approximately 2.5 ATP molecules. Thus, if we consider the overall process, a movement of around 5 electrons correlates to the production of about 5 ATP molecules. However, it is worth noting that the precise stoichiometry could depend on the specific organism and context.
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