Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Role of
Concept Introduction:
Electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation is fourth stage for energy production. In this stage,
Four complexes are associated with electron transport chain that is present in inner mitochondrial membrane. These complexes are as follows:
Complex I: NADH-coenzyme Q reductase
Complex II: Succinate-coenzyme Q reductase
Complex III: Coenzyme Q-cytochrome reductase
Complex IV: Cytochrome c oxidase
(b)
Interpretation:
Role of ADP in electron transport chain has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
Role of ATP synthase in electron transport chain has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
Role of inner mitochondrial membrane in electron transport chain has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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