Which of the following statements regarding the electron transport chain is false? transfer of electrons to the electron transport chain from nadh results in more atp synthesis than transfer of electrons from fadh2. each enzyme complex in the electron transport chain catalyzes the conversion of oxygen molecules to oxygen ions that eventually form water. oxidation of electron carriers within the electron transport chain results in the transport of protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane. the electron carriers within complex iv have a greater affinity for electrons than the electron carrier within complex iii.