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1. Organic molecules that uncouple the electron transport chain from ATP synthes

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Question

1. Organic molecules that uncouple the electron transport chain from ATP synthesis have what major properties?

A. hydrophilic & basic

B. hydrophobic & basic

C. hydrophilic & nucleophilic

D. hydrophobic & nucleophilic

E. hydrophobic & hydrophilic

2. What is the chemical function of the biological cofactor coenzyme A?

A. activation of carbonyl-containing groups

B. 1 electron transfers

C. hydride transfers

D. methyl transfers

E. breaking bonds to carbonyls

3. For the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, what is the specific chemical function of the thiamine pyrophosphate cofactor?

A. activation of acetyl-CoA

B. oxidation of lipoic acid

C. reduction of NAD+

D. transfer of the acetyl group to CoA

E. decarboxylation of pyruvate

Explain

Explanation / Answer

1. Organic molecules that uncouple the electron transport chain from ATP synthesis have what major properties?

The correct option is……………..E. hydrophobic & hydrophilic