Question
Biology Question on Aerobic Respiration
Oxidative phosphorylation is
A
formation of ATP by transfer of phosphate group from a substrate to ADP
B
oxidation of phosphate group in ATP
C
addition of phosphate group to ATP
D
formation of ATP by energy released from electrons removed during substrate oxidation
Answer
formation of ATP by energy released from electrons removed during substrate oxidation
Explanation
Solution
Oxidative phosphorylation leads to synthesis of ATP by the use of energy obtained by oxidation of substrate