The oxidation of a particular hydroxy substrate to a keto product by mitochondria has a P/O ratio of less than 2. The initial oxidation step is very likely directly coupled to the: A) oxidation of a flavoprotein. B) oxidation of a pyridine nucleotide. C) reduction of a flavoprotein. D) reduction of a pyridine nucleotide. E) reduction of cytochrome a₃.

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The Answer of The oxidation of a particular hydroxy substrate to a keto product by mitochondria has a P/O ratio of less than 2. The initial oxidation step is very likely directly coupled to the: A) oxidation of a flavoprotein. B) oxidation of a pyridine nucleotide. C) reduction of a flavoprotein. D) reduction of a pyridine nucleotide. E) reduction of cytochrome a₃.

The Oxidation of a Particular Hydroxy Substrate to a Keto