In respiration, which one of the following is not done directly by the electron transport chain (or its components)?

a. carry electrons
b. carry protons
c. pump hydrogen ions across the inner mitochondrial membrane
d. regenerate (oxidized) NAD+
e. add a P to ADP, making ATP


Answer: e. add a P to ADP, making ATP

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