Oxidative Phosphorylation 1 Flashcards
What is oxidative phosphorylation
the electrons in NADH and FADH2 from TCA
transported down the electron transport chain via oxidation reduction reactions
Where does the ETC happen
In the mitochondrial memebrane
How many protien complexes are in the ETC
4 (I-IV)
What are the elections carriers/“taxis” in the etc
Ubiquinone (Q)
Cyctochrome C
Where do electrons come from in the etc
NADH or FADH2
What is the final electron acceptor in the ETC
oxygen which turns into H2O
As electrons flow from NADH and FADH2 to Oxyegn in the ETC, what is the delta G
-220
Highly exergonic
What is the symbol for redox potential
E^’•
What is used as a reference in measuring redox potential
Which way do electrons flow
Hydrogen
From the sample to the standard half cell
What does it mean when you have a negative reduction potential
The oxidized substance has a lower affinity for electrons than the H2 reference
The easier it is for the element to be oxidized
If the reaction is flipped so that the sample is getting reduced and the standard is getting oxidized what happens
Ie, electrons are flowing in the opposite direction
The reduction potential flips and becomes positive
What does postivtice reduction potential mean
It means that the oxidized substance that lost electrons has a higher affinity for elections than the standard hydrogen electrode
(Would rather be reduced)
Does oxygen have a positive or negative reduction potential
What does this mean
Has a postive reduction potential,
It’s better at being reduced and taking in electrons
Does NAD+ have a negative or positive reduction potential?
What does this mean
Negative
This means that it is better at being oxidized and giving up electrons
Would rather stay in the from it’s in
How to calc delta g
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