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Electrons are brought to the electron transport system by the oxidation of

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Electrons are brought to the electron transport system by the oxidation of NADH and FADH2.

The electron transport chain is a group of proteins located within the inner membrane of the mitochondria which transport electrons. Electrons are passed from one member of the transport chain to another in a series of redox reactions, forming a proton gradient which is then used for ATP production.

NADH and FADH2 are reduced electron carriers which are oxidized into NAD+ and FAD near the beginning of the electron transport chain.


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