Which Statement About Oxidative Phosphorylation is False

Question

Which statement about oxidative phosphorylation is false?
A) It forms ATP by the respiratory chain/ATP synthesis.
B) It is brought about by chemiosmosis.
C) It requires aerobic conditions.
D) It takes place in mitochondria.
E) Its functions can be served equally well by fermentation.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Its functions can be served equally well by fermentation" is false. Fermentation is a less efficient process for ATP synthesis and cannot sustain energy requirements of many organisms for extended periods of time.