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Published on: August 12, 2026
Oxidative phosphorylation is formation of:
A
in photosynthesis. B
ATP in photosynthesis.
C
in respiration. D
ATP in respiration.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Unlike photophosphorylation where it is the light energy that is utilised for the production of proton gradient required for phosphorylation, in respiration it is the energy of oxidation-reduction utilised for the production of ATP. It is for this reason that the process is called oxidative phosphorylation.
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