these reactions drive the active transport of h+ ions from the mitochondrial matrix , through the inner membrane to the intermembrane space. the respiratory chain consists of five main types of carrier; flavins, iron-sulfur centres, quinones, cytochromes (heme proteins) and copper.
Parent Term
Biochemical pathway
Parent Definition
A linked series of chemical reactions that occur in a defined order within or between organism cells, and lead to a known function or end product.
Other Metabolites Mapped to 'Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain'