BIOL 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Inner Mitochondrial Membrane, Mitochondrial Matrix, Electrochemical Gradient

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Takes advantage of the oxidation of nadh going to release energy which allows for the active transport of protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane. Creates an electrochemical gradient (form of pe) Flow of protons from the mitochondrial matrix to the region between the inner and outer membrane. Protons are going to diffuse slowly across the membrane (selectively permeable) establish a very strong gradient. The proton gradient is a source of potential energy. Contains one of the highest concentration of proteins found in eukaryotic membranes. Proton gradient: difference in proton concentration across the inner mitochondrial membrane. Doesn"t allow for much diffusion of protons back into the matrix. Nadh + h+ + o2 (reduced) nad+ + h2o (oxidized) Does not occur in a single step. Occurs through a series of electron carrier proteins (respiratory or electron transport chain) within the inner membrane.

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