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In the context of organic chemistry, what occurs during the electron transport chain?
A
Electrons are used to synthesize nucleic acids.
B
Electrons are transferred to form peptide bonds.
C
Electrons are transferred through a series of proteins to generate ATP.
D
Electrons are used to break down glucose into pyruvate.
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Understand that the electron transport chain (ETC) is a series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Recognize that the primary function of the ETC is to transfer electrons from electron donors like NADH and FADH2 to electron acceptors such as oxygen.
Note that as electrons move through the chain, they release energy, which is used to pump protons across the mitochondrial membrane, creating a proton gradient.
Realize that this proton gradient is then used by ATP synthase to synthesize ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate, a process known as oxidative phosphorylation.
Conclude that the correct description of the electron transport chain in the context of organic chemistry is the transfer of electrons through a series of proteins to generate ATP.
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