Bioenergetics: L19-20

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What is the primary role of the electrochemical gradient in mitochondria?

To generate heat for cellular processes

To power ATP synthase through proton movement (correct)

To store energy as carbohydrates

To facilitate passive diffusion of molecules

Which process does the chemiosmotic theory primarily explain?

Direct conversion of glucose to ATP

Synthesis of NADH from pyruvate

Oxidation of fats into energy

Generation of an electrochemical gradient using high energy electrons (correct)

In the context of bioenergetics, what does the term 'proton motive force' refer to?

The electrochemical gradient produced by protons across a membrane (correct)

The energy stored in the chemical bonds of ATP

The mechanical work done by molecular motors

The total energy released from the combustion of glucose

What is the role of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

To oxidize NADH and FADH2 and transfer electrons Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the affinity for electrons when the Em value is large?

The chemical species has a high affinity for electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the F1 subunit in F1F0-ATPase?

ATP synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the F0 motor is responsible for providing half channels for proton translocation?

Stator subunit Signup and view all the answers

What role does the central stalk play in the F1F0-ATPase structure?

Connects F1 and F0 subunits Signup and view all the answers

How many copies of the c subunit are typically found in the mitochondria's F0 motor?

8 copies Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to obtain the cryo-EM structure of F1F0-ATPase?

Single particle analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Complex I in the electron transport chain?

Oxidation of NADH Signup and view all the answers

How many protons are translocated for every two electrons that pass through Complex I?

Four H+ ions Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism allows electrons to travel large distances between redox centers in Complex I?

Quantum tunnelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the UQ binding site in Complex I?

Hydrophilic and located 15Å from the bilayer Signup and view all the answers

Which components stabilize Complex I during its function?

Transverse helices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main importance of the N2/UQ2- component in Complex I?

It provides energy for proton pumping Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about electron transfer in Complex I is accurate?

Electrons can tunnel between widely spaced redox centers Signup and view all the answers

What types of amino acids are involved in proton translocation in Complex I?

Charged amino acids like Tyr and His Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Complex III in the Electron Transport Chain?

To facilitate the transfer of electrons from Ubiquinone to cytochrome c Signup and view all the answers

What occurs at the binuclear centre in Complex IV?

Reduction of O2 Signup and view all the answers

How does the Q-cycle in Complex III affect electron flow?

It directs electrons to different redox centres based on protein positioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the end product of the reaction catalyzed by Complex IV?

H2O Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the conserved Tyr in Complex IV?

To assist in the reduction of O2 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary outcomes of the Electron Transport Chain?

Formation of an electrochemical gradient Signup and view all the answers

How are electrons introduced into the Electron Transport Chain when FAD is donating?

Through Complex I Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the electron transport process via the chain?

It includes a series of redox centres that couple electron energy to proton movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a larger electrochemical potential for electrons in the context of redox reactions?

Electrons will move to sites with larger Em. Signup and view all the answers

Which equation describes the relationship between free energy change and the mass action ratio?

∆ 𝐺 = ∆ 𝐺° + RT ln([C][D]/[A][B]) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following redox centres serves as a 2 electron carrier in the electron transport chain?

NAD+/NADH Signup and view all the answers

How do FeS Centres function in relation to electron transfer?

They can only transfer an electron when linked with specific amino acids. Signup and view all the answers

Which redox centre has the highest standard redox potential among the options given?

Cytochrome c Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the complexes within the electron transport chain?

To couple electron transport to proton movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Nernst equation in understanding redox reactions?

It connects free energy change to concentrations of reactants and products. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is unique to ubiquinone compared to other redox centres discussed?

It is a membrane-bound carrier. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the F0 motor domain in ATP synthesis?

It couples the movement of H+ ions through the bilayer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of sites found in the F1 domain during the catalytic cycle?

ATP, ADP, Empty Signup and view all the answers

How does the rotation of the g-subunit contribute to ATP synthesis?

It converts the ATP site to open, allowing ATP release. Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the conformational changes in the F1 domain?

Interactions with the g subunit. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the central stalk in ATP synthesis?

It transmits rotational motion from the c-ring to the F1 domain. Signup and view all the answers

Which subunits are arranged symmetrically around the F1 catalytic domain?

a/b dimers Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ADP and Pi within the binding sites of the F1 domain?

They are converted into ATP during the synthesis process. Signup and view all the answers

What type of mechanism does ATP synthesis in the F1 domain utilize?

Three-site alternating binding mechanism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BIOL2056: Cell Biology - Bioenergetics

The course covers the origins, structure, and function of mitochondria, along with the role of compartments and membranes in the cell.
Lectures 2 and 3 focus on mitochondrial ATP production from NADH, and the chemiosmotic theory.
Biological oxidation involves breaking down molecules into smaller steps, storing energy released during these steps, in contrast to explosive direct combustion.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1978 was awarded to Peter D. Mitchell for the chemiosmotic theory, specifically, his contributions to understanding biological energy transfer.
Chemiosmotic theory explains the use of high energy electrons to generate an electrochemical gradient across mitochondrial membranes.
Mitochondria use high-energy electrons from food oxidation to create this gradient.
This gradient powers ATP synthesis using ATPase.
Chloroplasts also use this gradient, but derive energy from light harvesting.
Electrochemical gradient in mitochondria consists of a difference in H+ concentration and charge separation across mitochondrial membranes.
Electron transport chains have redox centers and are integral to mitochondria's energy production.
In these chains are components like complexes I, II, III, IV, and V, each with distinct redox centers and roles.
Redox centers include ubiquinone, flavins, iron-sulfur centers and cytochromes, differing in the number of electrons they transport and the potential of electron transfer.
Electron transfer through complexes of electron transport chains result in proton pumping. This happens because redox centers have different affinities for electrons, driving electron movement and coupled proton movement.
Electrons move to larger E_m values, and the energy released is harnessed to move protons across the membrane.
Lecture notes include diagrams representing the Nernst Equation.
NAD+ /NADH and other redox centers (flavins, ubiquinone, FeS centers, and cytochromes) are key in transferring electrons in the ETC. They have different reduction potentials (E_m), driving electron movement along the chain.
Quantum Tunneling is how electrons move across large distances between these redox centers; that is a main way in which electrons jump to the next redox center.
Ubiquinone is a significant membrane-bound electron carrier.
Cytochromes are one-electron carriers involved in electron transfer.
Complex IV (Cytochrome c Reductase) is crucial for transferring electrons to oxygen and generating water.
Complex IV uses a binuclear center (Cytochrome a3/CuB) to reduce oxygen, generating water.
Reduced oxygen splits between Cyt a3 and CuB and picks up hydrogen ions (H+) from a specific side of the protein (N-face)
Complex IV is critical for pumping protons using various channels (K-channel, D-channel)
Electron and Proton Transfer Coupling occurs in various stages in the ETC.
A summary of the electron transport chain, showing the key components and their order, is also provided, including diagrams of Complexes I, II, III, IV, and V.
The lecture notes explain ATP generation, the role of F1F0-ATPase as a crucial mechanism in converting the energy released during electron transfer into ATP.
F1 and F0 are components of ATP synthase, both crucial for ATP production.
The structure of F1F0-ATP synthase reveals different subunits, and a series of rotations within the molecule drives ATP synthesis.
The F0 motor utilizing Δp drives proton movement across the membrane, and the rotation of the c-ring within Complex IV generates ATP.
A three-site alternating binding mechanism within the F1 domain is crucial for ATP synthesis.
Additional facts about the binding site, proton pumping and electron transfer are included in the notes.

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