Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Which statement is FALSE concerning Complex III and the Q cycle?


A) Both Q and QH2 are substrates for Complex III.
B) Four protons are released on the P side of the membrane for every two electrons transferred to cytochrome c.
C) This protein contains both iron-sulfur clusters and heme as prosthetic groups.
D) Two protons from the matrix side are used to generate QH2 from the semiquinone radical.
E) Overall, in each cycle one cytochrome c is reduced for every QH2 oxidized (net).

Answer

E