Binds to coenzyme Q, thus inhibiting its function. The compound 2,4-dinitrophenol is able to uncouple oxidative phosphorylation because it satisfies two requirements. Nonheme iron of complex I. b. Nonheme iron of complex III. 26. Modify this structure to its reduced form.
Electrons flow from carriers with high reduction potentials to ones with low reduction potentials.
ATP synthase requires 5 coenzymes. Cytochrome c and non heme iron. So, after generating 1 ATP there is additional 4,223 calories that are liberated.