Question

Where does oxygen used in cellular respiration end up?

Answer 1

Oxidation in Cellular respiration:

1. During oxidation reactions like oxidative decarboxylation and oxidative phosphorylation, oxygen from cellular respiration is utilized.
2. The process is known as oxidative phosphorylation when the phosphate group is added by an oxidation reaction.
3. Oxidative decarboxylation is the process of removing the carboxylate functional group by means of an oxidation reaction.
4. These two procedures are necessary for the cell to produce energy.
5. Both procedures take place in the cell's mitochondria.
6. In the process of cellular respiration, oxidation uses oxygen to create energy.