MDCAT Biology MCQ #528

In the mitochondrial respiratory chain, which cytochrome complex has the highest redox potential and transfers electrons directly to oxygen?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #528

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the mitochondrial respiratory chain, which cytochrome complex has the highest redox potential and transfers electrons directly to oxygen?

    • A) Cytochrome b
    • B) Cytochrome c
    • C) Cytochrome a
    • D) Cytochrome a3

    Answer: Cytochrome a3

    Explanation: Cytochrome a3 is the last complex before oxygen. Cytochrome b and c occur earlier in the sequence of the respiratory chain.