Q. Oxidative phosphorylation refers to
A) Anaerobic production of ATP
B) The citric acid cycle production of ATP
C) Production of ATP by chemiosmosis
D) Alcoholic fermentation
Explanation
Oxidative phosphorylation refers to the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate by chemiosmosis. It occurs with the help of energy obtained from oxidation of reduced enzymes formed in cellular respiration.
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