Chapter 23, Problem 23.116EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the reactants in oxidative phosphorylation.

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.

The structure of ATP is:

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the products in oxidative phosphorylation.

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.

The structure of ATP is: