Key Area 7
(b) ATP synthesis
(b) ATP synthesis
Having worked through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, we are ready to explore the final stage of cellular respiration: the electron transport chain. We begin this section armed with hydrogen ions and electrons from NADH - let's find out what happens next. Begin with the "Something to Read" task and then proceed onto at least one other task until you feel confident before your in-class lesson.
Having worked through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, we are ready to explore the final stage of cellular respiration: the electron transport chain. We begin this section armed with hydrogen ions and electrons from NADH - let's find out what happens next. Begin with the "Something to Read" task and then proceed onto at least one other task until you feel confident before your in-class lesson.
Something to Read...
Something to Read...
Open the document below and read the mandatory course notes provided by SQA for this Key Area. You may wish to use your home learning time to copy these notes into a jotter or choose a digital presentation format that suits your learning style.
Something to look at...
Something to look at...
The electron transport chain is a series of carrier proteins attached to the inner mitochondrial membrane. This energy allows hydrogen ions to be pumped across the inner mitochondrial membrane. The flow of these ions back through the membrane protein ATP synthase results in the production of ATP. Finally, hydrogen ions and electrons combine with oxygen to form water.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on ATP synthesis. Remember to bring any questions or queries with you.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on ATP synthesis. Remember to bring any questions or queries with you.
You are now ready to move onto Key Area 7c on the role of ATP in energy transfer.
You are now ready to move onto Key Area 7c on the role of ATP in energy transfer.
