You discover a new alien species that uses a system very similar to our mitochon

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You discover a new alien species that uses a system very similar to our mitochondrial electron transport chain in order to produce energy. In these aliens, cells have a membrane with a series of protein complexes. Electrons are passed from complex X to complex A then to complex Z then to complex B and then are eventually used to make energy in the form of GTP(which is what these alien cells use instead of ATP as their main energy source). a) Put the comlexes of this alient ETC in order from lowest to highest redox potential and explain how this relates to the passing of electrons. b) You discover a drug that prevents complex Z from accepting electrons from complex A. What will happen to the alien ETC and the ability to make GTP in the presence of the drug? Why?

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You discover a new alien species that uses a system very similar to our mitochon

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