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In the electron transport chain (ETC), cyt ''c'' shuttles electrons between the respiratory complexes III and IV; complex III is the cytochrome ''bc''<sub>1</sub> complex and IV is cyt ''c'' oxidase. Initially, the heme iron in cyt ''c'' 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'>Karp, Gerald (2008). Cell and Molecular Biology (5th edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0470042175.</ref> The ETC in eukaryotes is quite simple compared to that of prokaryotes (Figure 3).  
In the electron transport chain (ETC), cyt ''c'' shuttles electrons between the respiratory complexes III and IV; complex III is the cytochrome ''bc''<sub>1</sub> complex and IV is cyt ''c'' oxidase. Initially, the heme iron in cyt ''c'' 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'>Karp, Gerald (2008). Cell and Molecular Biology (5th edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0470042175.</ref> The ETC in eukaryotes is quite simple compared to that of prokaryotes (Figure 3).  
[[Image:Etc.gif |frame|left|thumb|400px| Figure 3. The electron transport chain of a) eukaryotes as compared to b) prokaryotes.]]  
[[Image:Etc.gif |frame|left|thumb|300px| Figure 3. The electron transport chain of a) eukaryotes as compared to b) prokaryotes.]]  


In prokaryotic systems, electrons can enter the ETC at a number of places and multiple donors can be in play; however, the underlying transport system remains the same. Electrons are ultimately transferred from donor to various redox complexes including the ''bc''<sub>1</sub> complex and cytochrome ''c'', and finally to a terminal electron acceptor such as molecular oxygen in eukaryotes.<ref name=etc />
In prokaryotic systems, electrons can enter the ETC at a number of places and multiple donors can be in play; however, the underlying transport system remains the same. Electrons are ultimately transferred from donor to various redox complexes including the ''bc''<sub>1</sub> complex and cytochrome ''c'', and finally to a terminal electron acceptor such as molecular oxygen in eukaryotes.<ref name=etc />

Revision as of 12:56, 29 April 2015

Cytochrome c with heme complex with sulfate (PDB code 3cp5)

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3D structures of cytochrome C

Updated on 29-April-2015

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