5 Questions
Where does the respiratory chain occur in eukaryotic cells?
Inner mitochondrial membrane
What drives the pumping of protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane in the respiratory chain?
Transfer of electrons to molecular oxygen
What is the primary function of the respiratory chain?
To generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Which process produces ATP from adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi) in the respiratory chain?
Oxidative phosphorylation
What is the role of ATP synthase in the respiratory chain?
To produce ATP from ADP and Pi
Study Notes
Respiratory Chain in Eukaryotic Cells
- Occurs in the mitochondrial inner membrane
Mechanism of Proton Pumping
- Driven by the energy released from the transfer of electrons through a series of electron transport chain complexes
Primary Function of the Respiratory Chain
- Generates ATP (adenosine triphosphate) from the energy released from the electron transport chain
ATP Synthesis
- ATP is produced from ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate (Pi) through the process of chemiosmosis
- ATP synthase plays a crucial role in this process
Role of ATP Synthase
- Catalyzes the phosphorylation of ADP to ATP using the energy generated from the proton gradient
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