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What does FADH2 do in ETC?
FADH2 is an electron carrier similar to NADH, but only the second protein in the ETC accepts FADH2 electrons. So FADH2 is used in the ETC, but it produces less ATP due to it only entering the second protein in the ETC.
Where is the electron transport chain in prokaryoyic cells?
The ETC occurs within the cell's cytoplasm in prokaryotes and often involves membrane protein electron carriers.
What other consequences might result from electron carriers in the etc being bypassed?
Bypassing electron carriers in the electron transport chain (ETC) can lead to a decrease in ATP production, disrupt the proton gradient necessary for ATP synthase activity, and increase the production of reactive oxygen species which can damage cells and tissues.
What occurs in a series of electron carriers?
The Electron Transport Chain
In eukaryotes the electron transport chain is composed of a series of electron carriers located in the what of the mitochondrion?
The electron carriers are located in the inner membrane of the mitochondrion. In the prokaryotes, the electron transport chain is located in the cell membrane.
Where do electron carriers take the electrons to?
Electron carriers transport electrons to the electron transport chain (ETC) located in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells, or the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells. In the ETC, the electrons are transferred through a series of protein complexes and coenzymes, ultimately leading to the reduction of oxygen to form water. This process generates a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis through oxidative phosphorylation.
Name of high energy electron carriers in the electron transport chain?
NAD
Do The Krebs cycle produces NAD electron carriers and carbon dioxide true or false?
false. it produces ATP, electron carriers and carbon dioxide.
Are electron carrier and energy carrier the same thing?
Electron carriers and energy carriers are related but not the same. Electron carriers (such as NADH and FADH2) transfer electrons in biochemical reactions, while energy carriers (such as ATP) store and transfer energy for cellular processes. Electrons are involved in the flow of energy within cells, but energy carriers can involve other forms of energy besides electrons.
What electron carriers are produced in the Krebs cycle?
There are two electron carriers produced in the citric acid (Krebs Cycle). The first is NAD+ or NADH in its reduced form. The other is FAD+ which becomes FADH2 after being reduced. One turn of the citric acid cycle produces 1 and 3 molecules of FADH2 and NADH respectively.
What is the role of molecules such as nadh nadh and fadh in metabolic?
NADH and FADH2 act as electron carriers in metabolic pathways, transferring electrons to the electron transport chain to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. These molecules play a crucial role in the production of energy in the form of ATP during cellular respiration.
What are the three types of electron carriers?
Atp and Nadph are two
