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All of the following processes can release CO2, except _________.
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Options:
  • A alcoholic fermentation
  • B oxidative decarboxylation and Krebs' cycle
  • C oxidative phosphorylation
  • D conversion of α -ketoglutaric to succinic acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: oxidative phosphorylation
In the process of oxidative phosphorylation, the production of ATP occurs by utilizing electrons from hydrogen to oxygen. They don't lead to the production of carbon dioxide molecules. So the correct answer is C. In all other processes carbon dioxide is released.

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