Chapter 11: Problem 4
Describe the structure and function of the six electron carriers in the mitochondrial electron transport system.
Chapter 11: Problem 4
Describe the structure and function of the six electron carriers in the mitochondrial electron transport system.
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Describe the binding change mechanism model with regard to the functional role of the \(\gamma\) sub-unit in mediating the synthesis of \(\sim 3\) ATP for each \(360^{\circ}\) rotation.
Describe three classes of inhibitors known to decrease rates of ATP synthesis and give examples of each.
Who first proposed the chemiosmotic theory, and how does it explain the role of proton-motive force in ATP synthesis?
Describe the membrane reconstitution experiment, which provided convincing evidence that the chemiosmotic theory was likely to be correct.
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