Can some one explain in english the details of electron transport in the mitochondrion?
An electron transport chain associates electron carriers (such as NADH and FADH2) and mediating biochemical reactions that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is a major energy intermediate in living organisms. Only two sources of energy are available to biosynthesize organic molecules and maintain biochemical and kinetic processes in living organisms: oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions and some forms of radiation, such as sunlight (used for photosynthesis). Organisms that use redox reactions to produce ATP are called chemotrophs. Organisms that use sunlight are called phototrophs. Both chemotrophs and phototrophs use electron transport chains to convert energy into ATP. This is achieved through a three-step process: Gradually sap energy from high-energy electrons in a series of individual steps. Use that energy to forcibly unbalance the proton concentration across the membrane, creating an electrochemical gradient. Use the energy released by the drive to re-balance the prot
