Describe the process of the electron transport chain. Include the role of the poton motive force, electron carriers, terminal electron acceptor. Where is the ETC located in euakryotes? where is it located in some prokaryotes? Do all organisms possess ETC?

Describe the process of the electron transport chain. Include the role of the poton motive force, electron carriers, terminal electron acceptor. Where is the ETC located in euakryotes? where is it located in some prokaryotes? Do all organisms possess ETC?

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