In class we discussed the calculation of the P/O ratio assuming a c-ring comprised of 9...

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In class we discussed the calculation of the P/O ratio assuminga c-ring comprised of 9 subunits. How would the P/O ratio change(for both NADH and succinate/FADH2) if a particular mitochondrionhad FOF1-ATP-synthase molecules whose c-ring were composed of 12subunits rather than 9? The best answer will explain your reasoningand show the calculation for each. (5 points)

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In view of the difficulties with PO determination there was a time when the bigger the better was the motto of some but it became widely accepted that the PO ratio was 3 or 2 depending on whether    See Answer
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