In Mitochondria, the Energy Released by Electrons as They Move

question 70

Multiple Choice

In mitochondria, the energy released by electrons as they move through the electron transport chain is used to transport

• A)electrons from the thylakoid matrix to the cytosol.
• B)acetyl CoA into the Krebs cycle.
• C)protons into the mitochondrial intermembrane space.
• D)pyruvate into the first reaction of glycolysis.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain.

Meissner Corpuscles

Specific nerve terminations in the skin designed to respond to the sensation of light touch.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body parts that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a key role in touch, pressure, and sound sensation.