The role of oxygen in respiration is:

Correct answer: D. It is the final electron acceptor at the end of the electron transport chain

  • A. It combines with acetyl-CoA at the start of the Krebs cycle
  • B. It plays no role
  • C. It is given off as a by-product during the oxidation of pyruvates
  • D. It is the final electron acceptor at the end of the electron transport chain

Explanation

"The explanation for this question will be added soon!"In the electron transport chain , oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor and accepts electron and then reacts with 2H+ ions and forms water.

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