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In metabolic processes of cell respiration and photosynthesis, prosthetic groups such as heme and iron – sulfur complexes are encountered. What do they do?

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donate electrons

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act as oxidizing agents

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transport protons within the mitochondria and chloroplasts

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both oxidize and reduce during electron transport

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Solution

The correct option is D
both oxidize and reduce during electron transport

Thus help in the release of energy rich compounds such as ATP and NADPH.

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