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Oxidative phosphorylation refers to

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Anaerobic production of ATP
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The citric acid cycle production of ATP
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Production of ATP by chemiosmosis
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Alcoholic fermentation
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Solution

The correct option is C Production of ATP by chemiosmosis
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 nutrients by enzymes during cellular respiration.

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