A Molecule Becomes More Oxidized When It
The electron transport chain in the cell is the site of oxidative phosphorylation. The NADH and succinate generated in the citric acid cycle are oxidized, releasing the energy of O2 to power the ATP synthase.

What is terminal oxidation?

Terminal oxidation is the final step in aerobic respiration which involves the passage of electrons and protons to the final acceptor oxygen. Terminal oxidation involves two processes they are electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation.

Does oxidative phosphorylation require light?

In eukaryotes, oxidative phosphorylation occurs in mitochondria; photophosphorylation occurs in chloroplasts. Oxidative phosphorylation involves the reduction of O2 to H2O with electrons donated by NADH and FADH2, and occurs equally well in light or darkness.

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