In the Mitochondria Phosphate Ion PO₄^3-) and H⁺ are Transported

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the mitochondria phosphate ion PO₄^3-) and H⁺ are transported together from the intermembrane space into the matrix. Which statement applies?

• A) The transport protein is a symport.
• B) The transport protein must have a relatively large central channel to accommodate both ions.
• C) The interior of the transport protein must be uncharged.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Proton Spin Decoupled

A technique in NMR spectroscopy where the coupling between protons is removed to simplify the spectrum.

Distinct Quartets

In NMR spectroscopy, a pattern indicating a group of hydrogen atoms coupled to three other hydrogens, resulting in four equally spaced peaks.

Off-Resonance Decoupled

In NMR spectroscopy, a technique used to simplify complex spectra by decoupling specific nuclei from the observed spin-spin interactions.

Proton Spin Decoupled

A technique in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy that removes the interaction between proton spins to simplify the spectrum and aid in structural analysis.