what-is-the-primary-role-of-the-glycerol-3-phosphate-shuttle-in-oxidative-phosph

Question

What is the primary role of the glycerol 3-phosphate shuttle in oxidative phosphorylation?

Accepted Answer

To bypass complex I and transfer electrons to ubiquinone.

Answer

To transport NADH electrons directly to complex I.

Answer

To convert glycerol 3-phosphate into glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.

Answer

To increase the ATP yield by enhancing proton pumping.