Learning Objectives for "Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmosis"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

 

1. Briefly describe the function of the electron transport chain during aerobic respiration.

2. Briefly describe the chemiosmotic theory of generation of ATP as a result of an electron transport chain.

3. Compare where the electron transport chain occurs in prokaryotic cells and in eukaryotic cells.

4. State what is meant by proton motive force.

5. State the function of ATP synthases in chemiosmosis.

6. State the final electron acceptor and the end product formed at the end of aerobic respiration.

 

Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2020
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