Now imagine that only the Cu center was replaced by Zn(II). What would you expect to happen to the catalytic activity of this model complex? Briefly explain. A friend suggests that Cl, would be a much better terminal acceptor than O2 to be used in f) respiration because it has a reduction potential of 1.5 V. Do you agree with your friend? Why do you think aerobic organisms don’t use Cl2 in respiration?

Now imagine that only the Cu center was replaced by Zn(II). What would you expect to happen to the catalytic activity of this model complex? Briefly explain. A friend suggests that Cl, would be a much better terminal acceptor than O2 to be used in f) respiration because it has a reduction potential of 1.5 V. Do you agree with your friend? Why do you think aerobic organisms don’t use Cl2 in respiration?

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Chapter20: Electron Transport And Oxidative Phosphorylation

Section: Chapter Questions

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