Question

Which of the following is the final hydrogen acceptor?

• A. Phosphorous
• B. Carbon
• C. Nitrogen
• D. Oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Oxygen

• Oxygen acts as the final hydrogen acceptor.

• Oxygen is present in the matrix of the mitochondria and finally accepts the protons and forms water molecules.

• Oxygen is the molecule which drives the whole process of oxidative phosphorylation.