Which of the following is CORRECT about the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?

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Which of the following is CORRECT about the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?

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It occurs in the cytoplasm. It generates ATP through substrate-level phosphorylation. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor. Correct It does not involve a proton gradient.

Explanation

Oxygen serves as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, combining with protons to form water.

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