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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which mitochondrial process directly leads to water production?
Options
A Glycolysis
B Citric acid cycle
C Electron transport chain
Correct Answer
D Chemiosmosis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water is produced as the final product of the electron transport chain when oxygen is reduced at Complex IV. Specifically, O2 + 4e- + 4H+ → 2H2O.

Hint

It happens at the very end of the electron journey.

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