Notes from NEET topper
Terminal Oxidation:
Terminal oxidation refers to the final step in the electron transport chain (ETC), which is a part of aerobic respiration. In this step, electrons are transferred to oxygen (O2), which serves as the terminal electron acceptor. This process combines electrons, protons (H+), and oxygen to form water (H2O). It is the ultimate step in the energy-generating process, producing water as a harmless byproduct while generating additional ATP through chemiosmotic ATP synthesis. Terminal oxidation completes the full oxidation of energy-rich molecules, such as glucose, and is essential for efficient energy production in aerobic organisms.
