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Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria (correct)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the primary function of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the primary function of oxidative phosphorylation?
- Transfer of electrons to oxygen
- Synthesis of fatty acids
- ATP production from glucose (correct)
- Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA
Which cofactors are primarily involved in oxidative phosphorylation?
Which cofactors are primarily involved in oxidative phosphorylation?
- NADH and NADPH
- FADH2 and NADH (correct)
- ATP and ADP
- Coenzyme A and ATP
What is the role of the glycerol phosphate shuttle?
What is the role of the glycerol phosphate shuttle?
What is the net result of the malate shuttle?
What is the net result of the malate shuttle?
Which antiporter is responsible for importing ADP and Pi into the mitochondrial matrix?
Which antiporter is responsible for importing ADP and Pi into the mitochondrial matrix?
What is the main function of the respiratory complexes?
What is the main function of the respiratory complexes?
What happens at Complex I of the electron transport chain?
What happens at Complex I of the electron transport chain?
What is the role of cytochrome c in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of cytochrome c in the electron transport chain?
How many protons are pumped across the membrane by Complex III?
How many protons are pumped across the membrane by Complex III?
Which complex directly links the TCA cycle to the electron transport chain?
Which complex directly links the TCA cycle to the electron transport chain?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
What is produced as a byproduct of electron transfer to oxygen?
What is produced as a byproduct of electron transfer to oxygen?
What mechanism describes the generation of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation?
What mechanism describes the generation of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation?
How many protons are required to synthesize one molecule of ATP?
How many protons are required to synthesize one molecule of ATP?
What concept did Peter Mitchell propose in 1961?
What concept did Peter Mitchell propose in 1961?
What is the purpose of the proton-motive force?
What is the purpose of the proton-motive force?
What is the role of Complex V (ATP synthase) in oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the role of Complex V (ATP synthase) in oxidative phosphorylation?
Which of the following statements about Complex II is true?
Which of the following statements about Complex II is true?
What is the function of thermogenin in brown fat cells?
What is the function of thermogenin in brown fat cells?
What condition leads to the formation of reactive oxygen species?
What condition leads to the formation of reactive oxygen species?
What occurs during the Q cycle in Complex III?
What occurs during the Q cycle in Complex III?
How does ADP influence oxidative phosphorylation?
How does ADP influence oxidative phosphorylation?
In the electron transport chain, which complex is responsible for the reduction of oxygen?
In the electron transport chain, which complex is responsible for the reduction of oxygen?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of F1 in ATP synthase?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of F1 in ATP synthase?
What would happen if Complex IV is inhibited?
What would happen if Complex IV is inhibited?
What is a characteristic of super-complexes in the electron transport chain?
What is a characteristic of super-complexes in the electron transport chain?
What is the primary source of electrons for Complex I?
What is the primary source of electrons for Complex I?
In the context of oxidative phosphorylation, which molecule is considered a natural uncoupler?
In the context of oxidative phosphorylation, which molecule is considered a natural uncoupler?
What is the main product of the entire process of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the main product of the entire process of oxidative phosphorylation?
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