Question 1

The catalytic headpiece of the ATP synthase enzyme is primarily composed of which subunits?

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A)   a hexameric 3   3 ring 
B)   a circle of  \ge 10 c subunits 
C)   the F0 subunit 
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B)   a circle of  ≥\ge≥ 10 c subunits
C)   the F0 subunit
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Question 2

Use the following picture of a mitochondrion and label the (A)matrix,(B)crista,(c)inner membrane space,(D)cytoplasm,(E)inner membrane,(F)outer membrane,(G)location of the ATP synthesis,(H)location of elevated pH,and (I)the location of the electron transport system complexes.

Accepted Answer

In addition,(D)the cytoplasm is outside the outer membrane; (H)the location of elevated pH is in the inner membrane space; and (I)the location of the electron transport system is on the inner membrane.

Question 3

What would happen to the ETC and oxidative phosphorylation pathway in the presence of excess NADH if the mitochondrial matrix were not closed,but opened up to the cytoplasm?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ETC complexes would function as normal, but no ATP would be made.
B)   The ETC and synthesis of ATP would continue as normal.
C)   The ETC complexes would transfer electrons from NADH to O2, but no protons would be pumped.
D)   The NADH would react directly with O2, generating excess heat. A

Question 4

List the major enzymes and enzyme complexes in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway,which are required to couple FADH2 oxidation with ATP synthesis.

Accepted Answer

Complex II (succinate dehydrogenase)
Complex III (ubiquinone cytochrome c oxidoreductase)
Complex IV (cytochrome c oxidase)
ATP synthase

Question 5

Which is NOT involved in the transfer of reducing equivalents from succinate to molecular oxygen (O2) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   cytochrome c
B)   coenzyme Q
C)   complex I
D)   complex II

Question 6

Protons are pumped by mitochondria during active electron transport

Accepted Answer

A)   into the thylakoid lumen.
B)   outside the outer mitochondrial membrane.
C)   into the mitochondrial matrix.
D)   outside the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Question 7

During transfer of ATP,ADP,and Pi,some of the proton gradient is lost in the

Accepted Answer

A)   movement of ATP into the mitochondria by the ATP/ADP translocase.
B)   movement of ATP out of the mitochondria.
C)   transport of ADP into the mitochondria by the ADP translocase.
D)   transport of Pi into the mitochondria by the phosphate translocase.

Question 8

ATP synthase is located in or on the

Accepted Answer

A)   cytoplasm.
B)   intermembrane space of the mitochondria.
C)   inner mitochondrial membrane.
D)   outer mitochondrial membrane.

Question 9

Which is the only electron carrier in the electron transport system that is not embedded in a membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   ATP
B)   cytochrome c
C)   coenzyme Q
D)   complex I

Question 10

Which statement comparing chloroplasts and mitochondria is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chloroplasts and mitochondria each contain two membranes.
B)   Chloroplasts and mitochondria use electrons from NADH to create a proton gradient.
C)   Chloroplasts pump protons outside the organelle, while mitochondria pump protons inside the inner part of the organelle.
D)   Chloroplasts and mitochondria use energy from a proton gradient to make ATP.

Question 11

What is the effect of oligomycin,an ATP synthase inhibitor,on the mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation pathway?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mitochondria cannot reduce NADH or make ATP.
B)   No proton gradient is formed, and no ATP is synthesized.
C)   Protons leak back into the cytoplasm.
D)   The proton gradient is formed, but no ATP synthesis can occur.

Question 12

Which one of the following correctly designates the number of ATPs generated by the reducing molecules shown below?

Accepted Answer

A)   NADH from the TCA cycle-1.5 ATP
B)   NADH from the cytosol (glycerol phosphate shuttle) -2.25 ATP
C)   NADH from the cytosol (malate-aspartate shuttle) -1.5 ATP
D)   FADH2 from the TCA cycle-1.5 ATP

Question 13

A characteristic of complex III is that it

Accepted Answer

A)   transports electrons from cytochrome c to complex IV.
B)   is reduced by FADH2.
C)   uses the Q cycle mechanism to oxidize ubiquinone.
D)   participates in electron transfer when the donor is NADH but not when the donor is succinate (or FADH2) .

Question 14

Which tissue types are affected the most by inherited mitochondrial disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   those tissues with the highest levels of mitochondria and high levels of activity
B)   heart tissue
C)   liver tissue
D)   those tissues with the lowest levels of mitochondria

Question 15

Which one of the following statements about the glycerol phosphate shuttle is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves the transfer of electrons from cytoplasmic NADH to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP)  to yield glycerol phosphate.
B)   It is more efficient than the malate aspartate shuttle.
C)   NADH produced in the cytoplasm by glycolysis ultimately leads to NADH in mitochondria.
D)   Glycerol phosphate diffuses into the mitochondria.

Question 16

What best describes the driving force for ATP synthesis in the mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electron transport from electron transport system complexes.
B)   The higher pH inside the mitochondria that results from electron transfer.
C)   The large drops in G resulting from electron transfer in the ETC.
D)   The substrate level phosphorylations of the TCA cycle and glycolysis.

Question 17

Which one of the following is involved in the flow of electrons from NADH through the electron transport system to molecular oxygen (O2) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   ATP synthase
B)   complex II
C)   complex III
D)   ATP

Question 18

Give the chemical reaction between the mitochondrial electron transport system's original electron donor and final electron acceptor.

Accepted Answer

NADH + H⁺ +...

Question 19

List the conformation types and the changes to the substrates in a single  
subunit on the ATP synthase catalytic head piece during one 360o rotation of the rotor.

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Question 20

Mitochondria

Accepted Answer

A)   selectively transport molecules from the cytoplasm to the intermembrane space.
B)   maintain a pH gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
C)   are found one per cell.
D)   have a matrix that is continuous with the cytoplasm.

Exam 11: Oxidative Phosphorylation

The catalytic headpiece of the ATP synthase enzyme is primarily composed of which subunits?

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Use the following picture of a mitochondrion and label the (A)matrix,(B)crista,(c)inner membrane space,(D)cytoplasm,(E)inner membrane,(F)outer membrane,(G)location of the ATP synthesis,(H)location of elevated pH,and (I)the location of the electron transport system complexes.

Correct Answerverified11ea8d43_ab93_8b5a_b445_730920de3e84_TB6697_00_TB6697_00 In addition,(D)the cytoplasm is outside the outer membrane; (H)the location of elevated pH is in the inner membrane space; and (I)the location of the electron transport system is on the inner membrane.

What would happen to the ETC and oxidative phosphorylation pathway in the presence of excess NADH if the mitochondrial matrix were not closed,but opened up to the cytoplasm?

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List the major enzymes and enzyme complexes in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway,which are required to couple FADH2 oxidation with ATP synthesis.

Correct AnswerverifiedComplex II (succinate dehydrogenase) Complex III (ubiquinone cytochrome c oxidoreductase) Complex IV (cytochrome c oxidase) ATP synthase

Which is NOT involved in the transfer of reducing equivalents from succinate to molecular oxygen (O2) ?

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Protons are pumped by mitochondria during active electron transport

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During transfer of ATP,ADP,and Pi,some of the proton gradient is lost in the

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ATP synthase is located in or on the

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Which is the only electron carrier in the electron transport system that is not embedded in a membrane?

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Which statement comparing chloroplasts and mitochondria is true?

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What is the effect of oligomycin,an ATP synthase inhibitor,on the mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation pathway?

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Which one of the following correctly designates the number of ATPs generated by the reducing molecules shown below?

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A characteristic of complex III is that it

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Which tissue types are affected the most by inherited mitochondrial disorders?

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Which one of the following statements about the glycerol phosphate shuttle is true?

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What best describes the driving force for ATP synthesis in the mitochondria?

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Which one of the following is involved in the flow of electrons from NADH through the electron transport system to molecular oxygen (O2) ?

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Give the chemical reaction between the mitochondrial electron transport system's original electron donor and final electron acceptor.

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List the conformation types and the changes to the substrates in a single subunit on the ATP synthase catalytic head piece during one 360o rotation of the rotor.

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Mitochondria

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List the major enzymes and enzyme complexes in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway,which are required to couple FADH₂ oxidation with ATP synthesis.

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Which one of the following is involved in the flow of electrons from NADH through the electron transport system to molecular oxygen (O₂) ?

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List the conformation types and the changes to the substrates in a single subunit on the ATP synthase catalytic head piece during one 360^o rotation of the rotor.

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