Biology I Question

[NubianPrincess]

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Can someone please explain the electron transport system in the final stages of cellular respiration to me???
No matter how much I read it or how many times my teacher explains it, it still doesnt make perfect sense to me.
Thanks in advance for any help. 🙂

 

[Intrepidation]

Do you want a short, simple answer or a long drawn out one? If you want it short and sweet, just know that the extra protons from NADH+ go through 3 protein channels (think of kinetic energy of falling down stairs). The energy of the protons being channeled (much like an electromagnetic generator) provides enough activation energy for ADP and a P(i) to bond and form ATP.

That's it short and sweet. If you want the complex answer, email me (I am at work right now and don't have time) or wait for someone else to respond. Hope this helps.

 

[gooloogooloo]

I don't remember learning that in my biology I........ gosh

 

[Trek]

Go see a first year TA. I guarantee he/she'll give you the answers much better than random internet dudes/dudettes. --Trek