The electron transport chain Flashcards
1
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where does the electron transport chain occur
A
the inner membrane of the mitochondria
2
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what is the chemiosmotic theory
A
describes the process of how we form ATP by generating this proton gradient
3
Q
what are the 2 types of gradients present in the proton gradient
A
electrochemical and PH gradient
4
Q
how many protein pumps are there in the electron transport chain
A
3 proton pumps
5
Q
what’s the structure of a heme group
A
it has a porphyrin ring and the iron atom in the middle
6
Q
what does the carrying in the iron sulphur centers
A
the irons do the carrying and transferring
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