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Biochemistry - Electron Transport Chain - MCAT Practice Questions

Where is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) located?
Inner mitochondrial membrane






What does the Electron Transport Chain establish to power ATP synthesis?
A proton concentration gradient






Where does the ETC pump protons to create the gradient?
Intermembrane space






Approximately how many ATP molecules are produced when NADH is oxidized by the ETC?
2.5 ATP






Approximately how many ATP molecules are produced when FADH₂ is oxidized by the ETC?
1.5 ATP






How many major complexes make up the Electron Transport Chain?
Four complexes






What is the alternative name for Complex I?
NADH dehydrogenase (or NADH Oxidoreductase)






What is the alternative name for Complex II?
Succinate dehydrogenase






Which complex does NOT pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane?
Complex II (Succinate dehydrogenase)






What is the alternative name for Complex III?
Cytochrome reductase






What is the alternative name for Complex IV?
Cytochrome oxidase






What is the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain during aerobic respiration?
Oxygen (O₂)






What is produced when oxygen accepts electrons at the end of the ETC?
Water (H₂O)






Complex III is the site of which important process?
The Q Cycle






Which enzyme uses the proton gradient to convert ADP to ATP?
ATP synthase