NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
Oxygen is very important for aerobic respiration, but oxygen never participates as a reactant in any reaction. What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?
Options
- AIt is terminal electron acceptor for aerobic respiration.
- BIt is a nucleotide source for ATP synthesis
- CIt functions as an electron carrier
- DIt is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration
Correct answer
A. It is terminal electron acceptor for aerobic respiration.
Step-by-step solution
In aerobic respiration oxidation of glucose releases hydrogen which is carried by NAD+ or FAD+, this hydrogen is ultimately accepted by oxygen forming water. Oxygen functions as terminal electron acceptor in aerobic respiration.