The Electron Transport Chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation are critical for ATP production in aerobic organisms. Several inhibitors can interfere with the ETC and oxidative phosphorylation, leading to reduced or halted ATP synthesis. These inhibitors can affect specific complexes within the ETC, mobile electron carriers, or the ATP synthase enzyme. …
Oxidative Phosphorylation and Its Mechanism
Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which ATP is synthesized using the energy released by the transfer of electrons through the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) to molecular oxygen. This process occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is the primary method of ATP production in aerobic organisms. Mechanism of Oxidative …