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What are the functions of the high-energy electrons in the electron transport chain?(1 point)

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They make ATP from ADP.
They make ATP from ADP.

They create ATP synthase.
They create ATP synthase.

They hold water bonds.
They hold water bonds.

They carry NADH and FADH2.
They carry NADH and FADH 2 .

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The correct response is:

They make ATP from ADP.

In the electron transport chain, high-energy electrons are used to pump protons across the mitochondrial membrane, creating a proton gradient. This gradient drives ATP synthase, which then produces ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.