12.4.2 - Electron Transport System (ETS) and Oxidative Phosphorylation
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What is the role of oxygen in the electron transport system?
💡 Hint: Think about the end of the electron journey.
Name one component of the Electron Transport System.
💡 Hint: Consider how electrons are transferred.
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What is the main function of the Electron Transport System?
💡 Hint: Think about the goal of the entire process.
True or False: NADH produces more ATP than FADH₂ in the ETS.
💡 Hint: Consider where each molecule donates its electrons.
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Calculate the total theoretical ATP yield from complete oxidation of one glucose molecule including all metabolic processes.
💡 Hint: Consider the contributions from each metabolic stage.
Discuss the consequences for cellular energy production if oxygen is completely absent.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how cells adapt to oxygen-deprived conditions.
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