(a)[3]
Outline the characteristics of ATP that make it suitable as the universal energy currency.
(b)[6]
Suggest and explain how rotenone lowers ATP and water production during aerobic respiration.
Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Respiration
Respiration — practice question
During aerobic respiration, the majority of ATP comes from oxidative phosphorylation. Rotenone is a substance that interferes with oxidative phosphorylation. It blocks the first carrier in the electron transport chain by preventing electrons being transferred from this carrier.