Which statement is correct in describing the electron transport chain (ETC)? Electron transfer in the ETC and the proton transfer from the matrix to the intermembrane space are two unconnected proces The mitochondrial inner membrane is readily permeable to small ions The reactions of the ETC take place in the outer membrane of the mitochondria Electrons (stored in forms of reducing equivalents) generated by the citric acid cycle in the mitochondrial matrix can be used by the ETC

Which statement is correct in describing the electron transport chain (ETC)? Electron transfer in the ETC and the proton transfer from the matrix to the intermembrane space are two unconnected proces The mitochondrial inner membrane is readily permeable to small ions The reactions of the ETC take place in the outer membrane of the mitochondria Electrons (stored in forms of reducing equivalents) generated by the citric acid cycle in the mitochondrial matrix can be used by the ETC

Biochemistry

9th Edition

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Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

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