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The last or terminal cytochrome in respi...

The last or terminal cytochrome in respiratory chain is
or
In an electron transport chain in terminal oxidation the cytochrome which donates electrons to `O_(2)` is

A

Cyt b

B

Cyt `a_(3)`

C

Cyt a

D

Cyt c

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The correct Answer is:
B

Cytochrome `alpha_(3)` is terminal cytochrome of ETC. it has `Fe^(+++)` and `Cu^(++)` both. With `Fe^(+++)`, it picks up electrons and through `Cu^(+)` it passes electrons to oxygen.
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