ATP-ADP Translocase in Mitochondria

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What is the role of ATP-ADP translocase in mitochondria?

To transport electrons through the electron transport chain

To facilitate the transport of ATP from the matrix to the intermembrane space (correct)

To synthesize ATP from ADP in the matrix

To convert pyruvate into acetyl CoA

How many ATP molecules are produced for every acetyl CoA that enters the citric acid cycle?

4 ATP

2 ATP

10 ATP (correct)

12 ATP

What does the P/O ratio represent in the context of oxidative phosphorylation?

The number of glucose molecules converted to pyruvate per ATP produced

The efficiency of ATP production during glycolysis

The number of ATP molecules formed per two electrons in the electron transport chain (correct)

The ratio of protons to oxygen molecules produced

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the phosphorylation of glucose to keep intracellular concentrations low?

Hexokinase Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of pyruvate in cellular metabolism?

It can be transformed into acetyl CoA or lactate depending on oxygen availability Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the electron transport chain directly receives electrons from CoQH2?

FeSP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of cytochrome c within the electron transport chain?

To deliver electrons to complex IV Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following inhibitors affects Complex I of the electron transport chain?

Rotenone Signup and view all the answers

What is produced from the reaction involving O2 and protons during oxidative phosphorylation?

Water Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the mitochondria does ATP synthesis occur through ATP synthase?

Matrix Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the F0 sector in ATP synthase?

To form the proton channel Signup and view all the answers

How many protons are pumped across the inner membrane when electrons are transferred from NADH?

10 protons Signup and view all the answers

Which subunits comprise the catalytic part of the ATP synthase complex?

α and β subunits Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of the oxidative decarboxylation of α-ketoglutarate?

Succinyl coA Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase?

It is bound to the inner mitochondrial membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What role does CoQH2 play in the electron transport chain?

It shuttles electrons from Complex I and II to Complex III. Signup and view all the answers

Which complex in the electron transport chain is responsible for pumping protons due to the energy released from electron transfer?

Complex I Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic pathway is characterized as an amphibolic pathway?

Citric Acid Cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

To generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Signup and view all the answers

Which complex of the electron transport chain has the least energy yield compared to the others?

Complex II Signup and view all the answers

The phosphorylation of GDP during the citric acid cycle occurs in which step?

Step 5 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Metabolism: Study of Cellular Biochemical Reactions

Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions within a cell.
Catabolism breaks down larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy.
Anabolism builds larger molecules from smaller ones, requiring energy.
Amphibolic pathways are involved in both catabolism and anabolism.
Metabolic pathways can be linear, cyclic, or branched.

Overview of Metabolism

Anabolism and catabolism occur simultaneously within a cell.
Cells manage these processes by regulating them and localizing them in different cellular compartments.

Metabolic Pathways

Metabolic pathways exhibit various configurations including linear, cyclic, and branched.

Specific Location of Metabolic Reactions Inside the Cell

Cellular compartments, such as the cytosol, nucleus, and mitochondria, have roles in metabolic reactions.
Mitochondria are essential for energy production.

Key Intermediates of Metabolism

Adenosine phosphates: AMP, ADP and ATP are crucial to energy transfer reactions
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD): Crucial for redox reactions, has different oxidized and reduced states (FAD/FADH₂)
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+): Necessary for redox reactions, exists in oxidized and reduced forms (NAD+/NADH)
Coenzyme A (CoA): Essential for the transfer of acetyl groups, forms acetyl CoA.

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions of FAD & NAD+

FAD is involved in the oxidation and reduction of molecules. FAD can accept and donate electrons from substrates.
NAD+ participates in redox reactions, facilitating electron transfer during metabolic processes. NAD+ gains electrons (reduced to NADH) in certain reactions, and loses electrons (oxidized) in others. This redox behavior plays a critical part in metabolism.

Biochemical Energy Production

Digestion breaks down large food molecules into smaller components.
Small molecules are further degraded into simpler units like the acetyl group, a part of acetyl CoA.
Acetyl CoA is oxidized in the citric acid cycle to produce CO₂ and reduced coenzymes (NADH and FADH₂).
NADH and FADH₂ drive ATP production through the electron transport chain and oxidation phosphorylation.

Citric Acid Cycle

The citric acid cycle oxidizes acetyl CoA to CO2 and produces NADH and FADH2.
The cycle is a crucial part of cellular respiration, generating energy for other metabolic processes.
The enzymes in the citric acid cycle are involved in catalyzing reactions.
Regulation of the citric acid cycle is essential to ensure its efficient operation.

Reactions of the Citric Acid Cycle

Step 1: Citrate formation is essential for the cycle's operation.
Step 2: Isomerization of citrate
Step 3: Oxidative decarboxylation of isocitrate
Step 4: Oxidative decarboxylation of a-ketoglutarate
Step 5: Cleavage of succinyl CoA
Step 6: Succinate oxidation
Step 7: Hydration of fumarate
Step 8: Oxidation of L-malate

Summary of the Reactions of the Citric Acid Cycle

The reaction summary provides a comprehensive overview showing all reactants and products.

Electron Transport Chain

Electrons from NADH and FADH2 are transferred through a multi-protein chain embedded in inner mitochondrial membrane
This transfer releases energy to pump protons (H⁺) across the inner mitochondrial membrane, forming a proton gradient.
ATP is generated as protons flow back across the membrane through ATP synthase by oxidative phosphorylation.

Complexes of Electron Transport Chain

Complex I (NADH-CoQ reductase): Initial electron transfer step.
Complex II (Succinate-CoQ reductase): Electrons from FADH2 enter the ETC.
Complex III (CoQ-Cytochrome c reductase): Middle transporter of the electron flow.
Complex IV (CoQ-Cytochrome c oxidase): Final electron acceptor and the generation of water.
ATP Synthase: The final part of the electron transport chain, using the proton gradient to produce ATP from ADP and Pi.

Inhibitors of Electron Transport Chain

Rotenone inhibits complex I.
Cyanide and carbon monoxide inhibit complex IV.

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Oxidative phosphorylation is the process of ATP synthesis, depending on energy released from protons passing through ATP synthase.

ATP Synthase

The components of ATP synthase are involved in ATP synthesis through oxidative phosphorylation.
Protons flow through the Fo part and power the production of ATP in the F1 sector.

Transfer of ATP into Outside of Matrix

ATP is transported from the matrix of the mitochondrion to the intermembrane space by ATP-ADP translocase to be used by other processes.

P/O Ratio

The P/O ratio refers to the number of ATP molecules produced per two electrons transferred through the electron transport chain, following oxidative phosphorylation.

Metabolism of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate metabolism involves processes like glycolysis, glycogenolysis, and gluconeogenesis.

Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates

Digestion processes, including those occurring in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine all work towards disaccharide hydrolysis to glucose.
Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose) are absorbed and enter the bloodstream.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is the central catabolic pathway for carbohydrates.
Glycolysis breaks down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.

Fates of Pyruvate

In the presence of oxygen(aerobic), pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA
In the absence of oxygen (anaerobic), pyruvate is converted to either lactate or ethanol, depending on the organism.

Reactions of Glycolysis

Key regulated steps of glycolysis.
Key enzymes that are specific to glycolysis.

Entry of Other Monosaccharides to Glycolysis

Mannose, galactose, and fructose can enter the glycolytic pathway.

Entry of Pyruvate into the Citric Acid Cycle

Pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA, linking glycolysis to the citric acid cycle, by the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase.

Glycerol-3-Phosphate Shuttle

Cytosol NADH can be used to produce mitochondrial FADH₂ through this route.

Malate-Aspartate Shuttle

Cytosolic NADH can be used to produce mitochondrial NADH through this route, yielding 2.5 ATPs.

Net Yield of ATP per Glucose Molecules

ATP yield calculation from different pathways: glycolysis, glycerol-3-phosphate shuttle, and malate-aspartate shuttle and citric acid cycle.

Gluconeogenesis

Is the metabolic pathway by which glucose is synthesized from noncarbohydrate sources, including pyruvate, lactate, and glycerol.
It's not simply the reverse of glycolysis; several different enzymes are required.
It requires energy input beyond the ATP gained in glycolysis.

Cori Cycle

Lactate produced by anaerobic respiration in muscles is transported to the liver.
The liver converts lactate back to glucose via gluconeogenesis.
The cycle is an example of how different tissues cooperate to maintain glucose homeostasis.

Other Metabolic Pathways of Carbohydrates

Glucose can be used in multiple ways, branching to many different metabolic pathways.

Mobilization of Fats

Mobilization of fats involves the breakdown of triacylglycerols, using enzymes and cAMP signaling.

Catabolism of Glycerol

Glycerol is transported to the liver, converted to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), an intermediate in glycolysis.

Catabolism of Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are broken down in three stages.
Activation: Binding to Coenzyme A using ATP.
Transport: Transport into mitochondria.
Oxidation: Repeated oxidation via β-oxidation pathway generating acetyl CoA, NADH, and FADH₂.

Activation of Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are activated using coenzyme A and ATP hydrolysis.

Transport of Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are transported across the mitochondrial membrane using carnitine as a shuttle mechanism.

Beta-oxidation of Fatty Acids

Repeated cycles of oxidation producing acetyl CoA, NADH, and FADH₂.

ATP Yield of Catabolism of Fatty Acids

Calculation of total ATP generated from complete fatty acid oxidation.

Ketone Bodies

Excess acetyl CoA is converted into ketone bodies, acetoacetate, 𝛽-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone.
This process occurs if carbohydrate levels are insufficient to entirely supply glucose for metabolic needs.

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This quiz explores the essential role of ATP-ADP translocase in mitochondria. It examines its function in cellular energy transfer and the importance of this protein in maintaining energy balance within the cell.