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AAT Bioquest

What's the significance of the electron transport chain?

Posted November 6, 2023


Answer

The electron transport chain is a crucial process in cellular respiration and photosynthesis, as it transfers energy from electron carriers to make an electrochemical gradient for ATP synthesis. It occurs in the mitochondria of both photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Additional resources

Electron Transport System

Cellular Processes

Cell Signaling

PhosphoWorks™ Fluorimetric ATP Assay Kit