Chapter 18, Problem 8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the statement that electrons carried by FADH₂ carry less energy as compared to the electrons carried by NADH.

Concept introduction:

An electron transport chain (ETC) is the series of redox reactions that involve the transfer of electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors. This transfer of electrons is coupled with the proton transfer (H⁺) across the membrane. This then creates the electrochemical gradient resulting in the formation of ATP.