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if it's in the Electron transport chain...then its the terminal electron acceptor

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Q: What is the role of oxygen in the specific stage of respiration where it participates?
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What is the first stage of all respiration?

The first stage of cellular respiration is called glycolysis. It takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell and needs no oxygen.


Oxygen is involved in what stage of respiration?

it is not involved sorry 7th graders


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Is oxygen required for the stage in respiration that takes place in the cytoplasm?

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How Cellular respiration and fermentation different?

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What is essential in humans for them to get energy from food molecules in the final stage of respiration?

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