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- Measurement of mitochondrial membrane potential only | - Measurement of mitochondrial membrane potential only | ||
|| It measures more than just membrane potential, including oxygen consumption and other mitochondrial function parameters. | || It measures more than just membrane potential, including oxygen consumption and other mitochondrial function parameters. | ||
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- The operation of ATP synthase | - The operation of ATP synthase | ||
|| ATP synthase is a component, not the foundational concept. | || ATP synthase is a component, not the foundational concept. | ||
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- Mitochondrial membrane potential changes | - Mitochondrial membrane potential changes | ||
|| Changes in membrane potential are indeed measured. | || Changes in membrane potential are indeed measured. | ||
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- ΞΞ¨ and solute concentration | - ΞΞ¨ and solute concentration | ||
|| Solute concentration isn't a direct component of pmF. | || Solute concentration isn't a direct component of pmF. | ||
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- pH measurement of the mitochondrial matrix | - pH measurement of the mitochondrial matrix | ||
|| Matrix pH measurement isn't its primary function. | || Matrix pH measurement isn't its primary function. | ||
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- Having no significant impact on mitochondrial function | - Having no significant impact on mitochondrial function | ||
|| Oxygen is fundamental to mitochondrial respiratory function. | || Oxygen is fundamental to mitochondrial respiratory function. | ||
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- Misleading, since mitochondrial fitness can be improved with supplements. | - Misleading, since mitochondrial fitness can be improved with supplements. | ||
|| Supplements may aid mitochondrial function, but the statement's focus on genetics alone is misleading. | || Supplements may aid mitochondrial function, but the statement's focus on genetics alone is misleading. | ||
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- Enzymes involved in the electron transport chain. | - Enzymes involved in the electron transport chain. | ||
|| While enzymes are part of mitochondrial function, bioblasts encompass the whole mitochondrion. | || While enzymes are part of mitochondrial function, bioblasts encompass the whole mitochondrion. | ||
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- H2O2 production | - H2O2 production | ||
|| H2O2 production is within its capabilities. | || H2O2 production is within its capabilities. | ||
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- ΞΞ¨ and solute concentration | - ΞΞ¨ and solute concentration | ||
|| Solute concentration impacts osmotic balance but isn't a direct part of pmF. | || Solute concentration impacts osmotic balance but isn't a direct part of pmF. | ||
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- pH measurement of the mitochondrial matrix | - pH measurement of the mitochondrial matrix | ||
|| While HRR can inform on conditions affecting pH, its primary use isn't pH measurement. | || While HRR can inform on conditions affecting pH, its primary use isn't pH measurement. | ||
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- Having no significant impact on mitochondrial function | - Having no significant impact on mitochondrial function | ||
|| Oxygen plays a vital role in mitochondrial respiratory control. | || Oxygen plays a vital role in mitochondrial respiratory control. | ||
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- The mitochondrial DNA replication site | - The mitochondrial DNA replication site | ||
|| Mitochondrial DNA replication does not occur at the Q-junction. | || Mitochondrial DNA replication does not occur at the Q-junction. | ||
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|| While culture conditions are important, SUIT protocols specifically test mitochondrial respiratory function. | || While culture conditions are important, SUIT protocols specifically test mitochondrial respiratory function. | ||
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{NADH-linked substrates are used in physiological respiratory states to: | |||
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- Reflect the exclusive type of substrates used by mitochondria | - Reflect the exclusive type of substrates used by mitochondria | ||
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- Demonstrate substrates irrelevant to mitochondrial physiology | - Demonstrate substrates irrelevant to mitochondrial physiology | ||
|| NADH-linked substrates are highly relevant for simulating physiological conditions. | || NADH-linked substrates are highly relevant for simulating physiological conditions. | ||
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- Decrease the time required for each measurement | - Decrease the time required for each measurement | ||
|| The integration doesn't primarily aim to decrease measurement time but to increase data richness. | || The integration doesn't primarily aim to decrease measurement time but to increase data richness. | ||
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- It indicates the rate of oxygen consumption for ATP synthesis. | - It indicates the rate of oxygen consumption for ATP synthesis. | ||
|| Oxygen consumption for ATP synthesis is more directly measured during phosphorylating (P) respiration. | || Oxygen consumption for ATP synthesis is more directly measured during phosphorylating (P) respiration. | ||
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- The ability of the endoplasmic reticulum to transfer proteins to mitochondria. | - The ability of the endoplasmic reticulum to transfer proteins to mitochondria. | ||
|| The term does not relate to protein transfer from the endoplasmic reticulum to mitochondria. | || The term does not relate to protein transfer from the endoplasmic reticulum to mitochondria. | ||
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