Another Name for Complex III in the Mitochondria Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

Another name for Complex III in the mitochondria is

• A) Cytochrome C oxidase.
• B) NADH-CoQ reductase.
• C) succinate-CoQ reductase.
• D) Cytochrome A oxidase.
• E) Cytochrome bc₁ complex.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate several endocrine functions.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.