Question

what drives the atp production in the mitochondria during cellular respiration?
glucose
oxygen
sunlight energy
carbon dioxide

Explanation:

During cellular respiration in mitochondria, glucose is broken - down in a series of steps. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron - transport chain, which creates a proton gradient. This proton - motive force drives ATP synthesis. Sunlight energy is relevant for photosynthesis, not cellular respiration in mitochondria. Carbon dioxide is a product of cellular respiration, not a driver of ATP production.

Answer:

oxygen