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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain. It combines with the electrons and protons at the end of the chain to form water. Without oxygen to accept the electrons, the chain would become backed up, and no further ATP could be produced through this pathway, making oxygen essential for efficient energy production in aerobic organisms.
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