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Electron Transport Chain Quiz

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What is the main event of cellular respiration often referred to as?

The electron transport chain is often referred to as the main event of cellular respiration.

Where is the electron transport chain located?

The electron transport chain is located in the inner membrane of the mitochondrion.

What is the role of NADH in the electron transport chain?

NADH delivers its electrons to the first protein in the electron transport chain.

What is the final destination of the electrons in the electron transport chain?

The final destination of the electrons is oxygen, which accepts the electrons and hydrogens to form water. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ATP synthase?

ATP synthase makes a channel that allows hydrogen ions to flow through from high concentration to low concentration, resulting in the production of ATP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total range of ATP molecules produced for every glucose that enters respiration?

The electron transport chain can produce between 30 to 34 ATP molecules for every glucose that enters respiration. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the electron transport chain stops?

If the electron transport chain stops, the cell won't be able to make enough ATP to stay alive, and the organism will die. Signup and view all the answers

Why is oxygen essential in the electron transport chain?

Oxygen is essential in the electron transport chain as it accepts the electrons, and without it, the electron transport chain would stop. Signup and view all the answers

What is the analogy used to describe the mechanism of ATP synthase?

The mechanism of ATP synthase is likened to a microscopic hydroelectric dam generating ATP as hydrogen ions passively flow through. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the high concentration of hydrogen ions built up, and how is it used to make ATP?

The high concentration of hydrogen ions is built up in the intermembrane space, and it is used by ATP synthase to produce ATP as the hydrogen ions flow through it. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cellular Respiration

The main event of cellular respiration is often referred to as oxidative phosphorylation.

Electron Transport Chain

The electron transport chain is located in the mitochondrial inner membrane.
NADH plays a crucial role in the electron transport chain by donating electrons, which are then passed through a series of protein complexes, generating a proton gradient.
The final destination of the electrons in the electron transport chain is oxygen, which combines with protons to form water.

ATP Synthesis

The function of ATP synthase is to generate ATP from ADP and Pi using the energy from the proton gradient.
The ATP synthase mechanism is often described as a rotating wheel, where protons flow through the enzyme, driving the production of ATP.
A total of 32-34 ATP molecules are produced for every glucose molecule that enters cellular respiration.

Importance of Oxygen

If the electron transport chain stops, ATP production also stops, and cells would quickly shut down.
Oxygen is essential in the electron transport chain because it is the final electron acceptor, allowing the transport chain to function.
A high concentration of hydrogen ions is built up in the mitochondrial intermembrane space, which is used to drive the production of ATP through the action of ATP synthase.

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Test your knowledge of cellular respiration with this quiz on the electron transport chain. Learn about the main event of aerobic respiration and how ATP is produced in this crucial stage of the process.