Question

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electrons are transferred from fuel molecules to oxygen (the terminal electron acceptor) in respiration.

Explanation:

Identify the role of oxygen in cellular respiration

Oxygen (\(\text{O}_2\)) serves as the final (terminal) electron acceptor at the end of the electron transport chain.

Determine the type of respiration

Respiration that utilizes oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor is defined as aerobic respiration, whereas anaerobic respiration uses non-oxygen inorganic molecules.

Answer:

Electrons are transferred from fuel molecules to oxygen (the terminal electron acceptor) in <blank>aerobic</blank> respiration.