Energetics Flashcards
0
Q
How does the cell hide calcium?
A
Storing it in the mitochondria
Binding it to protein
Sarcoplasmic reticulum (muscles)
1
Q
What activates pyruvate dehydrogenase?
A
Ca2+, it also affects several steps in the kerbs cycle
2
Q
What molecule goes into the krebs?
A
Acetyl CoA
3
Q
Who proposes chemiosmosis?
A
Peter Mitchell
4
Q
where does the ETC get its source of energy?
A
FADH2 and NADH
5
Q
what is the name of the protein complex in the ETC that makes the ATP
A
ATP synthase
6
Q
what is pyruvate converted into in pyruvate oxidation
A
acetyl Co A
7
Q
what is the enzyme that oxidates pyruvate?
A
pyruvate dehydrogenase
