Which of the following is an advantage of using multiple steps in electron transport?
A) By using several steps the net -DG is higher (more energy is released).
B) More heat can be generated by using small steps.
C) More energy can be captured to synthesize ATP by using small steps.
D) Small steps allow for both more heat generation and more ATP synthesis.
E) All of these statements are advantages of using multiple steps.

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Multiple steps in electron transport allow for more energy to be captured to synthesize ATP. This is because each step releases a smaller amount of energy, which can be used more efficiently to produce ATP through ATP synthase. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they suggest that multiple steps either result in higher energy release or more heat generation, which is not necessarily true. Option E is incorrect because it suggests that all of the statements are advantages of using multiple steps, which is also not entirely true.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Multiple