12.3 Biological Oxidation and Reduction [HY] Flashcards
1
Q
Why are half rxns important?
A
Tell you about the stoichiometry and thermodynamics of a rxn.
2
Q
What are high energy electron carriers?
A
Soluble or membrane-bound (mitochondrial membrane) molecules like NADH, NADPH, FADH2, Ubiquinone (CoQ), Cytochromes and Glutathione
3
Q
What is a Flavoprotein?
A
Subclass of electron carriers that are derived from riboflavin (vitamin B2)