Oxidative Phosphorylation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the net gain after the TCA cycle and before?
A
6-2 ATP = 4ATP
10x NADH
10x H+
2x FADH2
6x CO2
2
Q
How many and what type of electrons are carried by NADH and FADH2?
A
2 high-energy electrons
3
Q
What are the electrons used for?
A
Reducing O2 to H2O
Their energy is used to pump H+ from matrix to intermembrane space
4
Q
What energy is used to phosphorylate ADP to ATP?
A
Protons flowing back across the membrane following their concentration gradient
5
Q
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