What happens to the energy of the electrons as they arrive at and move through the
electron transport chain during cellular respiration? Sort the following event in the correct
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Diffusion of hydrogen ions (protons) through ATP synthase
Oxidation of electron carriers
Active transport of electrons
Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and phosphate
Phosphorylation of ADP to ATP
Reduction of electron carriers
Active transport of hydrogen ions (protons)
Diffusion of electrons
Increase in hydrogen ions (protons) as potential energy
Active transport of hydrogen ions (protons) through ATP synthase