The process of ATP synthesis through a combination of chemical and osmotic events is known as:
Correct answer: C. Oxidative phosphorylation
- A. Fermentation
- B. Glycolysis
- C. Oxidative phosphorylation
- D. Oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA
Explanation
Oxidative phosphorylation is the final stage of cellular respiration, where most of the cell's ATP is produced. This process occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane and relies on an electron transport chain (ETC) and chemiosmosis.
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