What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic cel|lular respiration?

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Henry W.
Oct 7, 2016

Molecular oxygen #O_2#

Explanation:

The electron transport chain on the inner mitochondrial membrane transports electrons from #NADH# and #FADH_2# through a series of proteins on the membrane. They are finally accepted by oxygen, which combines with hydrogen ions to form water.
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