Which statement best describes the concept of electron bifurcation?

A. A flavoenzyme oxidizes an electron donor and directs two electrons to a single, more electronegative recipient that releases energy for the production of ATP.
B. A flavoenzyme oxidizes an electron donor and directs two electrons down a series of carriers creating a proton motive force.
C. A flavoenzyme reduces an electron donor and directs two electrons to two different recipients, one being an exothermic oxidation that pulls the simultaneous endothermic oxidation to completion.
D. A flavoenzyme oxidizes an electron donor and directs two electrons to two different recipients, one being an exothermic reduction that pulls the simultaneous endothermic reduction to completion.


Answer: D

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