Biology
Oxygen as the Final Electron Acceptor
Quick fact
Without oxygen as the final electron acceptor, the entire electron transport chain would jam within seconds, halting over 90% of your body's ATP production.
Why this is interesting
You know you need oxygen to breathe, but have you ever wondered why your cells are so desperate for it? The answer lies in a tiny molecular bucket brigade where oxygen plays the starring role as the final electron catcher.