Shortcut Methods

Complex Name Function Electron Donors Electron Acceptors
I NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase Transfers electrons from NADH to ubiquinone NADH Ubiquinone (Q)
II Succinate:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (SDH) Transfers electrons from succinate to ubiquinone Succinate Ubiquinone (Q)
III Ubiquinol:cytochrome c oxidoreductase Transfers electrons from ubiquinol to cytochrome c Ubiquinol (QH2) Cytochrome c
IV Cytochrome c oxidase Transfers electrons from cytochrome c to oxygen, making water Cytochrome c Oxygen (O2)


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