Wize University Biochemistry Textbook > Carbohydrate Metabolism
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What is the role of Mitochondria in Oxidative phosphorylation?
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Using calculations, show how the P/O ratios for NADH (form the mitochondrial matrix) and NADH (from the cytosol) have different P/O ratios.
4𝑥𝐻+ + 𝑥𝐴𝐷𝑃 + 𝑥𝑃𝑖 → 𝑥𝐴𝑇𝑃
1/2𝑂2 + 2𝑒− + 2𝐻+ → 𝐻2𝑂