26. The F1 subunit of F0F1 ATP synthase synthesizes ATP from ADP in the mitochondrial inner membrane. Purified F1 subunit hydrolyses ATP to ADP. Which one of the following reasons […]
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CSIR NET Life Science PYQ on OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION
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Understanding the Most Oxidized Form of Carbon: Comparing HCOOH, HCHO, CH3OH, and CO2
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- June 15, 2025
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25. Which of the following represents the most oxidized form of carbon? (1) HCOOH (2) HCHO (3) CH3OH (4) CO2 Carbon exhibits a range of oxidation […]
Antimycin A and Its Inhibition of the Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain: Focus on Complex III
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- June 15, 2025
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24. At which one of the following electron transport chain complexes does Antimycin A typically inhibit the respiratory chain? (1) Complex I (2) Complex II (3) Complex III (4) Complex […]
Why Cyanide Is Toxic: Binding to Cytochrome c Oxidase and Inhibition of Electron Transport
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- June 15, 2025
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23. Cyanide, a chemical warfare agent, is toxic because it: A. binds to the heme a3 in mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase (in complex IV) B. inhibits electron transport and thus […]
Matching Chemical Inhibitors of Oxidative Phosphorylation with Their Modes of Action
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- June 15, 2025
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22. Match the chemical agents that interfere in oxidative phosphorylation process with their respective mode of action. Column I Column II (A) Antimycin A (i) Inhibits Fo component of ATP […]
Clarifying Misconceptions About Brown Fat: Which Statement Is NOT Correct?
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- June 15, 2025
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21. Which statement is NOT correct regarding brown fat? (1) It is present in negligible amount in new born baby (2) It produces little ATP (3) It produces more heat […]
Which Condition Supports ATP Synthesis in Isolated Mitochondria: Effects of Uncouplers, Acidification, and Membrane Permeabilizers
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- June 15, 2025
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20. A practical class was going on where the students were demonstrating ATP synthesis in vitro using active mitochondria. Some students added one of the following to their tubes A. […]
Effects of Rotenone on Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain: ATP Blockade and ROS Generation
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- June 15, 2025
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19. Rotenone is an inhibitor of the electron transport chain. The addition of rotenone to cells results in which of the following? (1) Generation of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and […]
Understanding Oxygen Consumption Profiles in Mitochondrial Respiration Experiments
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- June 15, 2025
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18. In a mitochondrial respiration experiment, a researcher observed the following profile of oxygen consumption upon addition of following compounds at times I, II and III. (a) ADP + Pi […]
Why Submitochondrial Particles Facilitate Study of Electron Transport and ATP Synthesis
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- June 15, 2025
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17. The respiratory chain is relatively inaccessible to experimental manipulation in intact mitochondria. Upon disrupting mitochondria with ultrasound, however, it is possible to isolate functional sub mitochondrial particles, which consist […]


