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Oxidative Phosphorylation
CHEM 4352, University of Minnesota Duluth, Johnson
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 3
03/12/2015

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Oxidative phosphorylation generates ___ of the ___ molecules of ATP that are formed when glucose is oxidized to CO2 and H2O
Definition
26 of the 30
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Oxidative phosphorylation is the culmination of a series of energy transformations collectively called...
Definition
cellular respiration
Term
TCA cycle occurs in the _____. Products can proceed immediately to ____.
Definition
mitochondrial matrix
electron transport chain
Term
Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in the...
Definition
inner mitochondrial membrane
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The mitochondrial genome contains less than __% of protein coding genes in E. coli.
Definition
2%
Term
Standard reduction potentials are relative to...
Definition
H+ reduction
H+ + e' -> 1/2H2
Term
Negative reduction potential means...
Definition
that the oxidized form of a substance has lower affinity for electrons than H2
Term
Positive reduction potential means...
Definition
that the oxidized form of a substance has a higher affinity for electrons than H2
Term
E'o refers to..
Definition
the partial reaction written as Oxidant + e- --> reductant
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Equation for the relationship between standard free-energy change and the change in reduction potential
Definition
delta G*' = -nF(delta E'o)
Term
What is delta E'o ?
Definition
change in reduction potential (V)
Term
What is n?
Definition
number of electrons transferred
Term
What is F?
Definition
Faraday proportionality constant (96.48 kJ/mol/V)
Term
Which five protein electron-carrying groups (cofactors or prosthetic groups) are present in the electron transport chain?
Definition
Flavins
Fe-S clusters
Quinones
Hemes
Copper ions
Term
____ environment provides an efficient pathway for electron conduction
Definition
Protein
Term
What is Complex I made of/also known as?
Definition
NADH-Q Oxioreductase, FMN, Fe-S clusters

AKA: NADH dehydrogenase
Term
What is Complex II made of/also known as?
Definition
Succinate-Q Reductase, FAD, Fe-S clusters

AKA: Succinate dehydrogenase
Term
Coenzyme Q is AKA
Definition
Ubiquinone
Term
What is Complex III made of/also known as?
Definition
Q-Cytochrome c oxioreductase, Heme bH, Heme bL, Heme C1, Fe-S clusters

AKA: Cytochrome bc1 complex
Term
What is Complex IV made of?
Definition
Cytochrome c Oxidase, Heme a, Heme a3, Cu ions
Term
Which enzyme complex in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway is the biggest?
Definition
NADH-Q oxioreductase, >900 kd, 46 subunits
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Where is the NADH located on NADH-Q oxioreductase
Definition
Matrix side
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Where is the Succinate located on Succinate-Q-reductase?
Definition
Matrix side
Term
Where is the cytochrome c located on Q-cytochrome c oxioreductase?
Definition
Cytoplasmic side
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Where is the cytochrome c located on cytochrome c oxidase?
Definition
Cytoplasmic side
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All of the proteins in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway are ____ and ____, and they are all involved in...
Definition
large and complex
forming a conduit for electrons to move to consecutively higher potential sites
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Ubiquinone is a...
Definition
membrane soluble electron carrier
Term
In iron sulfur clusters and hemes, where are electrons carried?
Definition
On the iron atom
Term
Rate of electron transfer is ____-dependent and mediated by _____ and _____.
Definition
Distance-dependent
proteins and redox cofactors
Term
Cofactors of NADH dehydrogenase?
Definition
FMN
Multiple FeS clusters
Internal quinone site
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NADH dehydrogenase has a __ and ___ module (__ module is larger).
Definition
N and Q
N is larger
Term
Unsolved details of NADH dehydrogenase mechanism
Definition
How are $H+ transported into the intermembrane space?
Term
NADH + Q + 5H+(matrix) -> ?
Definition
NAD+ + QH2 + 4H+(cytoplasm)
Term
Succinate dehydrogenase (complex II) functions to...
Definition
reduce the quinone pool.
No net proton pumping across the membrane
Term
What reaction does the bc1 complex catalyze?
Definition
QH2 + 2Cytc(ox) + 2H+(matrix) -> Q + 2Cytc(red) + 4H+(cytoplasm)
Term
Heme c1 contains which residues?
Definition
Met, 2 Cys, His
Term
Heme bL contains which residues?
Definition
2 His
Term
Heme bH contains which residues?
Definition
2 His
Term
The Rieske iron-sulfur center contains which residues?
Definition
2 Cys, 2 His
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Equation for the Q cycle
Definition
2QH2 + Q + 2Cytc(ox) + 2H+(matrix) -> QH2 + 2Q + 2Cytc(red) + 4H+(cytoplasm)
Term
Cytochrome c is a ____
Definition
soluble electron carrier
Term
Cytochrome c has __ conserved residues
Definition
21
Term
Cytochrome C is so highly conserved that...
Definition
cross-species reactivity cyt c and cyt c oxidase is observed
Term
Does cytochrome c have functions outside the electron transport chain?
Definition
Yes!
Term
Equation for action of cytochrome c oxidase?
Definition
4Cytc(red) + 8H+(matrix) + O2 -> 4Cytc(ox) + 2H2O + 4H+(cytoplasm)
Term
What residues does Heme a have?
Definition
2 His with Fe core
Term
What residues does Heme a3 have?
Definition
4 His, 1 Tyr, Cu and Fe core
Term
What residues does CuA/CuA have?
Definition
2 His, 2 Cys, CO (bb), 2 Cu
Term
Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a major source of...
Definition
degenerative processes
Term
Oxidative damage implicated in ___ as well as in ____
Definition
aging, a number of diseases
Term
ROS formation equation
Definition
O2 + e- -> O2*- (superoxide) + e- -> O2 2- (peroxide)
Term
Which enzymes defend against oxidative damage?
Definition
Superoxide dismutase and Catalase
Term
Equation for action of superoxide dismutase
Definition
2O2*- + 2H+ <-> O2 + H2O2
Term
Equation for action of catalase
Definition
2H2O2 <-> O2 + 2H2O
Term
A ____ powers the synthesis of ATP
Definition
proton gradient
Term
NADH + 1/2 O2 + H+ <-> H2O + NAD+

delta G*' = ??
Definition
-220.1 kJ/mol
Term
ADP + Pi + H+ <-> ATP + H2O

delta G*' = ?
Definition
+30.5 kJ/mol
Term
Synthesis of ATP is driven by
Definition
ATP synthase and proton motive force
Term
Chemiosmotic hypothesis
Definition
ATP synthesis and electron transport are coupled by a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane
Term
ATP synthetase consists of...
Definition
a proton conducting unit (Fo)
a catalytic unit (ATP snythesizing unit, F1)
Term
___ residue at the midpoint of the transmembrane helix in the ATP-synthase proton conducting unit carries the proton.
Definition
Asp
Term
In ATP synthase, ____ is translated to mechanical motion
Definition
Proton motive force
Term
If Fo contains __, then each proton would equate to __ degree rotation and ___ protons would be required to generate one ATP (__ rotation)
Definition
c10
36*
3.33
120*
Term
Inner mitochondrial membrane impermeable to...
Definition
NADH and NAD+
Term
Cytosolic NADH cannot directly participate in...
Definition
mitochondrial respiration
Term
The glycerol 3-phosphate shuttle results in only ___ ATP / __ NADH due to different chain entry point
Definition
1.5 ATP/1 NADH
Term
The malate-aspartate shuttle in the heart and liver is mediated by...
Definition
two carriers and four enzymes
Term
In the malate aspartate shuttle, there is ___ free energy (due to ___)
Definition
no loss of free energy due to proton motive force
Term
ATP-ADP translocase is..
Definition
an abundant inner mitochondrial membrane protein
Term
ATP-ADP translocase transports ATP and ADP without..
Definition
Mg2+
Term
Net reaction of ATP-ADP translocase?
Definition
ADP3-(cytoplasm) + ATP4-(matrix) -> ADP3-(matrix) + ATP4-(cytoplasm)
Term
A quarter of energy yield from the electron transport chain is used...
Definition
to regenerate membrane potential
Term
Which transporter transports malate and phosphate?
Definition
Dicarboxylate carrier
Term
Which transporter transports citrate/H+ and malate?
Definition
Tricarboxylate carrier
Term
Which transporter transports OH- and pyruvate?
Definition
pyruvate carrier
Term
Which transporter transports OH- and phosphate?
Definition
phosphate carrier
Term
About __ more molecules of ATP are formed per molecule of glucose oxidized when the malate-aspartate shuttle is used instead of the glycerol 3-phosphate shuttle.
Definition
2
Term
Net yield of ATP from complete oxidation of glucose?
Definition
30 (or 32 if malate-aspartate shuttle is used)
Term
Rate of O2 consumption ___ when mitochondria exposed to ADP
Definition
increases
Term
Buildup of NADH, FADH2, and ATP or lack of ADP, etc. ____ flow of electrons
Definition
decreases
Term
Regulated uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation _____
Definition
generates heat
Term
____ releases the proton gradient to heat
Definition
Uncoupling protein (UCP-1 or thermogenin)
Term
What regulates UCP-1?
Definition
hormones and release of fatty acids
Term
Brown adipose tissue _____ and is _____ in obese individuals.
Definition
generates heat
decreased
Term
DCCD (dicyclohexylcarbodiimide) and oligomycin...
Definition
prevent H+ influx
Term
DNP uncouples by...
Definition
transporting protons across the membrane
Term
_____ and ____ inhibit ATP-ADP translocase
Definition
Atractyloside and bongkrekic acid
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