Thermodynamics and Mitochondria Flashcards
1
Q
How much ATP/Glucose is produced in anaerobic glycolysis?
A
2 ATP/1Glucose
2
Q
How much ATP/Glucose is produced in oxidative phosphorylation?
A
26-28 ATP/1Glucose
3
Q
How is energy transformed during oxidative phosphorylation?
A
The energy is used to pump hydrogen protons across a membrane driving the production of ATP
4
Q
What are the parts of the mitochondria?
A
Outer membrane
inter-membrane space
inner membrane
mitochondrial matrix
cristae
5
Q
Where and what are the important proteins in the mitochondria?
A