NEET Biology question

Oxidative phosphorylation is

(A)Formation of ATP by transfer of a phosphate group from a substrate to ADP
(B)Oxidation of a phosphate group in ATP
(C)Addition of a phosphate group in ATP
(D)Formation of ATP by energy released from electrons removed during substrate oxidationCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Oxidative phosphorylation specifically refers to ATP synthesis driven by the energy released as electrons (removed from substrates via NADH/FADH2) pass down the electron transport

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