The Specific Role of Oxygen in the Cell is To

Question

The specific role of oxygen in the cell is to
A) enhance the production of NADH in glycolysis.
B) promote oxidation of FADH2.
C) act as an energy source for ATP production.
D) act as a final electron acceptor.

Accepted Answer

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during cellular respiration, allowing for the production of water and enabling ATP synthesis.