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Can ATP synthase work without a proton gradient?

The proton gradient is essential for oxidative phosphorylation by ATP synthase. The ATP synthesis is coupled with the movement of... View Article

What are the steps of ATP synthesis?

ATP is synthesised in the mitochondria by oxidative phosphorylation during cellular respiration, catalysed by ATP synthase. An electrochemical gradient is... View Article

Do muscles relax when insufficient ATP is available?

No, muscles need ATP for relaxation as well. ATP is required to pump Ca2+ ions back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum.... View Article

What inhibits ETC?

Electron transport chain (ETC) is inhibited by cyanide, barbiturates, carbon monoxide, antimycin, etc. Cyanide inhibits complex IV of ETC. Also... View Article

Is Complex 2 a proton pump?

No, complex II or succinate dehydrogenase complex of electron transport chain does not pump protons directly. It transfers electrons to... View Article

What inhibits ATP synthesis?

Several antibiotics inhibit ATP synthase activity. According to the latest research, inhibitors of ATP synthase have the potential to treat... View Article

How does ATP synthase generate ATP?

Mitochondrial ATP synthase is made up of two subunits F0 and F1. ATP synthesis is driven by the build-up of... View Article

What is it called when ADP becomes ATP?

The conversion of ADP to ATP is called phosphorylation. ADP combines with phosphate to produce ATP. E.g. Oxidative phosphorylation in... View Article

26 May 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis

May 26th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Cyclone 'Yaas' 2. Government clarification regarding issues with Whatsapp... View Article

26 May 2021: The Hindu Analysis

UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 26th May 2021. Important news and... View Article

Operation Pawan

Operation Pawan was a military operation undertaken in 1987 by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to take control of... View Article

Election Laws in India

Election law is a discipline falling at the juncture of constitutional law and political science. It researches “the politics of... View Article

TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccine: RSTV- Big Picture

TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccine:- Download PDF Here Anchor: Vishal Dahiya Participants: Leena Menghaney, Regional Head, South Asia Access Campaign,... View Article