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A final electron acceptor that is a stronger oxidizing agent than the last oxidizing agent in the electron transport chain is needed to remove low-energy electrons from the chain so that new high energy electrons can enter the chain to generate more ATPs. Without a final electron acceptor the electron transport chain will be backed up with low energy electrons and eventually no ATP can be generated since no new electron can enter the chain.
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ProfessorOrganisms need a final electron acceptor to complete the electron transport chain, which is essential for the process of oxidative phosphorylation to produce ATP, the cell's main source of energy. Without a final electron acceptor, electrons cannot be transferred down the chain, leading to a halt in ATP production and cell function.
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What does mitochondria need oxygen?
Mitochondria need oxygen to carry out aerobic respiration, a process that generates energy in the form of ATP. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain within mitochondria, allowing for the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Without oxygen, mitochondria are unable to produce ATP efficiently.
What gas do organism need for cellular respiration?
carbon dioxide
What two things do you need for aerobic respiration to take place?
You need oxygen as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, and glucose as the initial energy source to undergo glycolysis and generate ATP through the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
What substances does the body need to carry out cellular respiration?
The body needs glucose and oxygen to carry out cellular respiration. Glucose is the primary source of energy, and oxygen is needed as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain to produce ATP.
What is essential in humans for them to get energy from food molecules in the final stage of respiration?
The final stage of respiration in humans is the electron transport chain, where oxygen is essential for energy production. Oxygen serves as the terminal electron acceptor, allowing for the generation of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Without oxygen, the electron transport chain cannot function properly, leading to a decrease in ATP production and energy generation.
