Why is the formation of ATP by ATP synthase referred to as oxidative phosphorylation?   A. A phosphate is transferred from oxygen to ADP to form ATP   B. Oxygen provides the mechanical energy that is used to create ATP from ADP   C. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, which creates the proton gradient necessary to power ATP synthase   D. ADP combines with oxygen to form ATP

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Why is the formation of ATP by ATP synthase referred to as oxidative phosphorylation?

 

A. A phosphate is transferred from oxygen to ADP to form ATP

 

B. Oxygen provides the mechanical energy that is used to create ATP from ADP

 

C. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, which creates the proton gradient necessary to power ATP synthase

 

D. ADP combines with oxygen to form ATP

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