The reactions of oxidative catabolism,or aerobic respiration,can occur in the mitochondrion only in the presence of:
A)alkaline pH.
B)oxygen.
C)carbon dioxide.
D)hydrogen ions.

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain in mitochondria. Without oxygen, the reactions of oxidative catabolism can not proceed, resulting in anaerobic metabolism.

The Reactions of Oxidative Catabolism,or Aerobic Respiration,can Occur in the Mitochondrion