Biochemistry
Why is NADH considered crucial in the electron transport chain?
Calculate the energy released when one mole of electrons moves between cytochrome a3 and a1 in complex IV, given the reduction potentials of 0.35 V for a3 and 0.29 V for a1.
Given the reduction potentials of cytochrome a3 (0.35 V) and cytochrome a1 (0.29 V), in which direction do electrons flow?
Which enzyme converts superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide in the mitochondria?
What is the significance of reversing reduction potentials to obtain oxidation potentials in redox reactions?
Why is Faraday's constant crucial in calculating the change in Gibbs free energy during electron transport?
What is the primary function of cytochrome components in the electron transport chain?
