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=== Electron transport chain ===
=== Electron transport chain ===


In the electron transport chain, cyt ''c'' shuttles electrons between the respiratory complexes III and IV. Initially, the heme iron is in the reduced, Fe<sup>3+</sup> state; this allows for the uptake of one electron, oxidizing the iron to the Fe<sup>2+</sup> state.<ref name='etc'>ISBN:10-0-470-04217-6.</ref>
In the electron transport chain, cyt ''c'' shuttles electrons between the respiratory complexes III and IV. Initially, the heme iron is in the reduced, Fe<sup>3+</sup> state; this allows for the uptake of one electron, oxidizing the iron to the Fe<sup>2+</sup> state.<ref name='etc'>ISBN:10-0-470-04217-6</ref>
 


=== Apoptosis ===
=== Apoptosis ===