Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134641621
Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 3P
Freshly prepared mitochondria were incubated with ß-hydroxybutyrate, oxidized cytochrome c, ADP, Pi, and cyanide. ß-hydroxybutyrate is oxidized by an NAD+ -dependent dehydrogenase. 
- The experimenter measured the rate of oxidation of ß-hydroxybutyrate and the rate of formation of ATP.
- Indicate the probable flow of electrons in this system.
- How many moles of ATP would you expect to be formed per mole of ß-hydroxybutyrate oxidized in this system?
- Why is ß-hydroxybutyrate added rather than NADH?
- What is the function of the cyanide?
- Write a balanced equation for the overall reaction occurring in this system (electron transport and ATP synthesis).
- Calculate the net standard free energy change (ΔGO') in this system, using
E'o values from Table 14.1 and a ΔGO' value for ATP hydrolysis of -32.2 kJ / mol.
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