ATP stores some of the energy from glucose molecules during glycolysis. How is the remaining energy from these glucose molecules released? Responses Water Water Heat Heat Electron Transport Chain Electron Transport Chain Carbon Dioxide
The remaining energy from glucose molecules is released through the process of electron transport chain in cellular respiration. In this step, the high-energy electrons removed during glycolysis and the citric acid cycle are transferred through a series of protein complexes within the inner mitochondrial membrane. As the electrons move along the electron transport chain, they release energy, which is then used to pump protons (H+) across the membrane. This creates an electrochemical gradient, which drives the synthesis of ATP through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. Ultimately, the electrons combine with oxygen to form water, while the released energy is used to produce ATP. Additionally, carbon dioxide, a byproduct of cellular respiration, is also released during the citric acid cycle.
