Oxidative Phosphorylation Flashcards
1
Q
Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
A
Cristae
2
Q
What is the first step of OP?
A
H released from NADH and FADH through oxidation
H split into H+ and e-
3
Q
What is the second step of OP?
A
e- move along electron transport chain
e- lose energy at electron carriers
4
Q
What happens to the energy lost?
A
Used by electron carriers to pump H+ from the matrix into the inter-membrane space
Electrochemical gradient is formed
5
Q
What is oxidative phosphorylation?
A
Process where energy carried by electrons from reduced coenzymes is used to make ATP
