Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by an energy deficiency of cells of the colon. Studies have shown that in some cases of UC the activity of complex II in the mitochondria is significantly decreased. What will happen to each of the following in patients with UC if complex II stops working completely?

The amount of FAD in the cell will?

      [ Choose ]            stay the same            decrease            increase      

The amount of NADH in the cell will?

      [ Choose ]            stay the same            decrease            increase      

Explanation / Answer

The amount of FAD will decrease in the cell. The complex II will convert the FADH to FAD

The amount of NADH will stay the same. The NADH is converted to NAD by complex I

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