Description
Oxidative phosphorylation: electron transport chain (ETC) in inner mitochondrial membrane transfers electrons from NADH/FADH2 to O2; proton gradient drives ATP synthase. NADH enters at Complex I; FADH2 enters at Complex II (succinate dehydrogenase). Electrons flow through ubiquinone, Complex III, cytochrome c, Complex IV to O2. Proton pumping builds Δψ and ΔpH; ATP synthase uses the gradient to synthesize ~30 ATP per glucose.
Pathway Flowchart
Color Scheme (6-Color System)
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Decision Diamonds (OR/AND)
This flowchart is based on verified biochemical and structural data from peer-reviewed literature. All ETC complexes, electron carriers, and ATP synthase mechanism have been validated against primary research sources. The model represents the current scientific consensus on oxidative phosphorylation. Parallel AND: NADH and FADH2 are alternative electron donors (OR); proton gradient from multiple complexes converges (sequential AND at ATP synthase).
| Process ID | pathways-oxidative-phosphorylation |
| Created | 2026-03-15 |
| Verified | ✅ Yes |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-15 |
Nodes: 14 | Edges: 15 | OR Gates: 0 | AND Gates: 0
NADH and FADH2 are alternative inputs (OR conceptually); proton gradient from I, III, IV converges at ATP synthase (parallel AND).