Oxidative phosphorylation German 9/22/16 Flashcards
Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
The inner membrane of the mitochondria
How many complexes are in the Electron transport chain?
four
What are three ways to transfer electrons in the electron transport chain?
- Direct electron
- Hydrogen atom
- Hydride Ion
What are three electron carriers found inside the Electron transport chain?
- Ubiquinone
- Cytochromes
- Iron-sulfur proteins
Which electron carrier can carry both electrons and protons?
Ubiquinone
Which electron carrier is lipid soluble and membrane mobile?
Ubiquinone
Which electron carrier has three types: a,b,c?
Cytochromes
Which electron carrier is classified by light absorption?
Cytochromes
Which electron carrier only accepts electrons and is mobile?
Cytochrome c
Which electron carriers only accept electrons?
Cytochromes
Iron-Sulfur proteins
What ETC complex is called NADH dehydrogenase?
Complex I
What ETC complex is called Succinate dehydrogenase?
Complex II
What is unique to complex II?
FADH2 goes here
What complexes in the ETC does H+ get pumped through?
I
III
IV
What happens in complex I?
NADH loses electrons and H+ and becomes NAD+