Why must the transfer of electrons from glucose to oxygen during aerobic respiration takes place in a series of steps?     It is chemically impossible to transfer electrons directly from glucose to oxygen The energy of the electrons can be used to make ATP The energy of the protons can be used to make ATP The energy of the electrons can be used to make ADP

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ak1: Why must the transfer of electrons from glucose to oxygen during aerobic respiration takes place in a series of steps?
 
 
  • It is chemically impossible to transfer electrons directly from glucose to oxygen
  • The energy of the electrons can be used to make ATP
  • The energy of the protons can be used to make ATP
  • The energy of the electrons can be used to make ADP
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