Chapter 12.9, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the number of proton transfer across the inner mitochondrial membrane that is effected by one NADH molecule in the electron transport chain.

Concept introduction: Oxidative phosphorylation is the biochemical process for the synthesis of ATP from ADP and ${\text{P}}_{\text{i}}$. The energy required for the synthesis is transferred from the electron transport chain.

$\text{NADH}$ is the reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is employed as an oxidizing agent in various reactions like oxidation of secondary alcohol into a ketone. Its structure consists of three subunits: nicotinamide, ribose, and ADP.