where do the protons(H+) come from to form water?

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where do the protons(H+) come from to form water?

is from the electron transport chain or is from the solution in the mitochondrial matrix?

2007-02-17 05:06:24 · 2 answers · asked by avalentin911 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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They're drawn through the electron transport chain by oxygen (electronegativity), and once they reach the end they bond with oxygen to form H20

2007-02-17 05:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

When plants perform photosynthesis, they bring in CO2 (carbon dioxide) and break it up. The oxygen are brought through the Electron transport system and bind to free floating protons (H+). The water is then relased from the plant.

2007-02-17 13:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋