Concept explainers
(a)
To predict: The effect of low and high concentration of uncoupling agent on the rate of transfer of electron and P/O (phosphate/oxygen) ratio.
Introduction:
In actively respiring mitochondria, rate of transfer of electron is coupled to production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). In case, if demand of ATP by the cell is low, then the rate of transfer of electron is also low. In case, if the demand of ATP is high, then the rate of transfer of electron is also high.
(b)
To explain: The reason behind profuse sweating after ingestion of uncoupling agents and changes in P/O ratio in presence of uncoupling agents.
Introduction:
Uncoupling agents uncouple electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation. These compounds dissipate the proton gradient and hence normal amount of ATP is not generated. Body has to search for other methods to generate ATP.
(c)
To explain: The way through which
Introduction:
In previous time,
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