Electron Transport Chain Flashcards
1
Q
ETC
A
Where you cash in NADH and NAD. Final destination of electrons.
2
Q
Where does ETC occur?
A
Across inner membrane of mitochondria
3
Q
Nature of mitochondrial matrix?
A
high pH, low H+
4
Q
Nature of mitochondrial inner membrane?
A
low pH, high H+
5
Q
Major complexes involved in ETC?
A
Compex I - Complex II - CoQ- Complex III - Cyt C - Coplex IV.
Involved in pumping protons across the membrane.
electrochemical potential.
6
Q
How much is NADH worth?
A
2.5 ATP
7
Q
How much is FADH2 worth?
A
1.5 ATP
8
Q
Net product of ETC
A
32 ATP
9
Q
gluconeogensis
A
occurs in liver and kidneys. Uses almost the same enzymes as glycolysis
10
Q
glycogen
A
2/3 stored in liver, 1/3 stored in muscle.
11
Q
Glycogen synthase turned on by?
A
insulin
12
Q
Glycogen degradation turned on by?
A
glucagon
