Which of the Following Statements Is a Characteristic of the Glycerophosphate

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a characteristic of the glycerophosphate shuttle?

• A)It shuttles NADH across the mitochondrial membrane to yield 2.5 ATP/ADH.
• B)It shuttles "NADH electron equivalents" across the mitochondrial membrane to yield 1.5 ATP/NADH.
• C)It operates efficiently only when the [NADH] in the cytoplasm is higher than in the matrix.
• D)The molecule malate is a key component in the shuttle process.

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Definitions:

FITT

An acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type; a principle used in creating and managing exercise programs to achieve desired fitness outcomes.

Frequency

The rate at which an event or phenomenon occurs over a specific time period, often used in the context of exercise or other routines.

Intensity

The level of effort or exertion required by a physical activity or exercise, often categorized as low, moderate, or high.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in most cells, responsible for producing energy by converting food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.