Mitochondrial Energy Production

This lecture covers the Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, electron transport chain, and ATP synthesis in mitochondria. It explains how glucose is oxidized to produce ATP through a series of reactions involving NADH, FADH2, and CO2. The electron transport chain drives the pumping of H+ across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating an electrochemical gradient used by ATP synthase to generate ATP. The process involves various electron carriers and complexes, ultimately leading to the production of water. The lecture also discusses the role of the electrochemical H+ gradient in ATP synthesis, highlighting the ATP synthase complex's structure and function in converting proton motive force into ATP. Overall, it provides a detailed insight into the energy production mechanisms within mitochondria.