The cytochrome transport system takes place in the ___ of cells,and oxygen ___ required.
A)cytoplasm/is
B)mitochondria/is
C)cytoplasm/is not
D)mitochondria/is not

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The cytochrome transport system takes place in the mitochondria of cells, where oxygen is required. This system is part of the electron transport chain, through which electrons are passed along a series of cytochrome proteins to ultimately generate ATP, the energy currency of cells. The cytoplasm is not involved in this process, and while some cells can carry out anaerobic respiration without oxygen, the cytochrome system specifically requires oxygen as the final electron acceptor.

The Cytochrome Transport System Takes Place in the ___ of Cells,and