The energy source that drives the production of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation is the
A) removal of electrons and hydrogen from glucose.
B) removal of a phosphate group from a substrate that is then added to ADP.
C) capture of solar energy that donates electrons.
D) breakdown of glucose to pyruvate.
E) addition of electrons and hydrogen from glucose.

Question

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Electrons and hydrogen that are removed from glucose are donated to the electron transport chain and used to set up a hydrogen ion gradient. The diffusing of hydrogen down its electrochemical gradient drives the production.

The Energy Source That Drives the Production of ATP in Oxidative