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BotanyRespiration in PlantsAerobic RespirationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Oxygen is very important for aerobic respiration, but oxygen never participates as a reactant in any reaction. What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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In aerobic respiration oxidation of glucose releases hydrogen which is carried by NAD+ or FAD+, this hydrogen is ultimately accepted by oxygen forming water. Oxygen functions as terminal electron acceptor in aerobic respiration.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Respiration in PlantsSubtopic:Aerobic Respiration
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