If the delta G for the oxidation of NADH by oxygen is 220 kJ
If the delta G for the oxidation of NADH by oxygen is -220 kJ/mol and the delta G for transport of H+ across the inner membrane is 20 kJ/mol, what is the efficiency for energy captured in the proton gradient versus energy evolved from NADH oxidation?
The answer is 90%, could anyone explain it? Thank you
Solution
energy= delta G for oxidation of NADH by oxygen/Delta G for transport of H+
=220/20=110
EFFICIENCY FOR ENERGY CAPTURED= energy- delta G for H+
=110-20=90%
