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What is most likely to happen if oxygen is not able to enter a cell

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When Oxygen is not available, the cell is forced to produce energy (=ATP) through ANAEROBIC processes, that produce much less energy (about 15 times less), than AEROBIC processes. Oxygen is essential for the functioning of the electron transport chain.
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When Oxygen is not available, the cell is forced to produce energy (=ATP) through ANAEROBIC processes, that produce much less energy (about 15 times less), than AEROBIC processes. Oxygen is essential for the functioning of the electron transport chain.

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