Rafeinaflutningskeðjunni
Rafeinaflutningskeðjunni is a term of Icelandic origin that translates to "electron transport chain" in English. This is a fundamental biological process that occurs within the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells and in the cell membranes of prokaryotic organisms. The electron transport chain is the final stage of cellular respiration, where the majority of ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell, is produced.
The process involves a series of protein complexes embedded in a membrane. These complexes accept electrons
This proton gradient represents potential energy. Protons then flow back across the membrane through a specialized