Lecture
This lecture covers the processes of glycolysis, fermentation, and the Krebs cycle, explaining the conversion of glucose into ATP and the production of lactate or alcohol. It also details the aerobic and anaerobic oxidation of pyruvate, emphasizing the role of NADH and FADH2. The electron transport chain and ATP synthesis in the mitochondrion are discussed, highlighting the generation of an electrochemical gradient for ATP production. The lecture concludes with the explanation of the proton-motive force and the functioning of the mitochondrial ATP synthase in ATP synthesis.