ETC-Part 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The TCA cycle, ETC, and oxidative phosphorolation are all ____
A
connected
2
Q
Thermogenin is an ____agent that occurs naturally. Makes brown fat for _____production. It provides an alternative ___for proteins
A
uncoupling; heat; pore
3
Q
The mitochondria has a circular ____. it has its own ___.
A
nucleus; genome;
4
Q
What are some mitochondrial mutations:
A
- Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy
- myoclonic epilepsy and ragged red fiber
- prone to lactic acidosis, have a lot of CNS problems
5
Q
Which complex has NO mitochondrial components
A
Succinate dehydrogenase
6
Q
Cytochrome P450 is what?
A
series of protiens that hydroxylate target drugs so we can make it water soluble to excrete it through the urine.
