During anaerobic respiration the final electron acceptor in electron transport chain is:

Correct answer: D. Sulfate

  • A. Molecular oxygen
  • B. NADP+
  • C. water
  • D. Sulfate

Explanation

In anaerobic respiration, an inorganic substance other than oxygen accepts electrons at the end of the electron transport chain; sulfate can serve as this terminal electron acceptor in sulfate-reducing organisms. Molecular oxygen is the terminal acceptor in aerobic respiration, so it is the likely alternative students choose.

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