2.5.3 - Biological Redox Reactions
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What is the main product of cellular respiration?
💡 Hint: Think about what glucose is converted into in the presence of oxygen.
What role do cofactors like NADH and FADH2 play in metabolism?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in redox reactions.
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What is oxidized during cellular respiration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to glucose during this process.
True or False: NADH is the oxidized form of the coenzyme.
💡 Hint: Focus on the electron transfer states.
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Calculate the change in Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) for a reaction involving the oxidation of glucose, given the standard cell potential (E°) is +1.1 V and two moles of electrons are involved.
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute n with the number of moles of electrons transferred.
Explain the flow of electrons in cellular respiration is coupled with ATP synthesis. How does this relate to the proton gradient?
💡 Hint: Consider how the electron transport chain is structured and its purpose.
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