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Where does the electron transport chain come in for anaerobic respiration?

Answer 1

Anaerobic respiration is a form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen.

Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that uses acceptors of electrons other than oxygen. Sulfate (SO42-), nitrate (NO3-), ferric iron (Fe3+), DMSO, and other inorganic and organic compounds can be used as electron receptors in anaerobic respiration.

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Answer 2

Julian Aguilar

In anaerobic respiration, the electron transport chain occurs in the cell membrane of prokaryotic organisms or the inner mitochondrial membrane of eukaryotic organisms. However, in anaerobic respiration, the final electron acceptor is different from aerobic respiration. Instead of oxygen, alternative electron acceptors such as nitrate, sulfate, or carbon dioxide are used, depending on the specific metabolic pathway and organism involved.

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